"But as much as I enjoyed it, the game at Villa Park between Aston Villa and Newcastle showed that we probably need VAR after some of the crazy decisions there. I didn't understand how when Lucas Digne handles the ball in the box, and the linesman can't see it after being 10 yards away! I just feel like maybe the referees and the assistant referees are switching off now, because they know VAR is usually there to help them."
"A lot of people complain about VAR, but it proved at the weekend that we still need it. There were some big calls that went the wrong way. You can also look at the offside decision being missed for Tammy Abraham's goal, while Lukas Nmecha was also clearly offside when he scored for Leeds against Birmingham. We're all human and make mistakes. That's why VAR is there, to help the officials if they make the wrong decision."
"I was covering the big shock of the round at Turf Moor, and it was a brilliant result for Mansfield to go and win at Burnley. Scott Parker's side could have been out of sight after dominating the first half, but Rhys Oates got the equaliser, and Louis Reed scored a fantastic free kick. That's what the FA Cup's about in terms of achieving your dreams. I like Nigel Clough too, and I think he's a very good manager."
The FA Cup fourth round featured entertaining matches and several significant officiating errors. A handball by Lucas Digne in the box went unspotted while a linesman stood only ten yards away, and multiple offside decisions were missed, including Tammy Abraham's goal and Lukas Nmecha's strike for Leeds. Referees and assistants made human errors that altered key outcomes. VAR is presented as a necessary corrective to reduce such mistakes. Mansfield produced a major upset by beating Burnley, with Rhys Oates equalising and Louis Reed scoring a notable free-kick. Mansfield earned a lucrative tie against Arsenal, offering financial gain and a memorable experience for supporters.
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