Webb: VAR had 'tunnel vision' on Haaland which led to Enzo error
Howard Webb, head of PGMOL, has publicly acknowledged that VAR officials developed 'tunnel vision' while monitoring Erling Haaland during a recent Premier League fixture, causing them to miss a separate error involving Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. The admission highlights ongoing concerns about the consistency and focus of VAR officiating in English football. Webb's comments come as part of his regular review of controversial decisions and represent a rare candid acknowledgment of systemic officiating shortcomings.
Read the full story at skysports.comWebb's rare admission of VAR shortcomings puts a spotlight on the cognitive limitations of video officiating and raises fresh questions about whether current VAR protocols are fit for purpose. The incident — where officials fixated on one phase of play and missed a separate infringement — echoes a pattern of high-profile VAR controversies that have eroded fan and club trust in the technology. With Manchester City and Chelsea both directly affected, the episode adds to the pressure on PGMOL to reform its officiating processes ahead of the business end of the season.
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