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VAR Decision Upheld in Premier League Match

Updated 2026-10-20 17:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

Howard Webb, the chief of Premier League referees, defended the decision not to issue a red card for Sven Botman's challenge on Nicolas Jackson during a recent match. The video assistant referee (VAR) did not intervene despite the severity of the tackle.

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Webb backs VAR over Botman challenge on Jackson

Premier League referees' chief Howard Webb says Sven Botman's challenge on Nicolas Jackson was a "high-end reckless challenge" but backed the video assistant referee's decision not to intervene for a red card.

2026-10-20 16:56 UTC