Pranav Shahaney

Sun 14 January 2024 16:30, UK

Tim Sherwood believes that Everton should have been handed a penalty against Aston Villa at Goodison Park on Sunday, 14 January.

The Toffees and Villa went into the break with the score deadlocked even though the visitor dominated proceedings..

However, Sheroowd was not pleased with the application of VAR in the first half of the game.

Speaking on Premier League Productions, the former Blackburn player said on 14 January, 15:03, “Anywhere else on the pitch, it’s a foul. It’s just the wrong decision.”

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VAR has faced criticism for its inconsistency in decision-making, and it has wronged Everton again and has added to the frustration surrounding the technology.

The main concern lies in the subjective nature of certain decisions, such as offside and handball calls, where interpretations can vary.

Fans, players and managers often express dissatisfaction with the lack of uniformity in VAR decisions across different matches.

Inconsistent application of VAR has led to controversies and undermined the system’s credibility.

For instance, hypothetical errors against the Toffees could involve contentious offside decisions or overlooked incidents that impact the outcome of a match.

The frustration intensifies when VAR fails to rectify clear and obvious errors, leading to a perception of bias or unfairness.

The hypothetical scenario of VAR making questionable decisions against Everton could further fuel debates about the need for reforms and improvements in the technology’s implementation and Dyche will have every right to be fuming.

In other Everton news, a Toffees-linked player is now in advanced talks to secure a move to Sheffield United in the January transfer window.