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VAR incorrectly overturned four key Premier League decisions on-field refs got right

VAR has come under increasing scrutiny. [Courtesy]

Premier League VAR officials incorrectly overturned four big decisions in recent weeks, in what referees chief Mike Riley describes as "the worst outcome" of the new system.

The new technology has come under increasing scrutiny since its introduction into the English top-flight this season, with some fans and pundits calling for it to be reviewed or scrapped until it can be improved.

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