Howard Webb, head of officiating at the PGMOL, is advocating for a restricted use of VAR in the Premier League. He wants the technology to correct only clear factual errors, such as a ball crossing the goal line or a measurable offside, without interfering in subjective decisions. A Fulham goal disallowed against Chelsea on September 3, 2025, following VAR intervention, reignited the debate ; Webb publicly labeled the decision a misjudgement. His philosophy aims to restore trust in the on-field referee over the video official based at Stockley Park.
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