VAR on West Ham vs Chelsea

Rangers faced a controversial moment in their cup match against Dundee when striker Cyriel Dessers felt he was denied a penalty after being held by Mo Sylla, a decision that pundit Michael Stewart believed should have been reviewed by VAR. Meanwhile, West Ham United were equally frustrated in their London derby against Chelsea as they were denied a seemingly clear penalty when Wesley Fofana held Crysencio Summerville in the box, with referee Samuel Barrott's decision upheld by VAR despite fans and analysts questioning its logic. Joe Cole, a former West Ham player, expressed his belief that the holding in the box should have warranted a penalty, highlighting the inconsistency in VAR's application. The Premier League's explanation for the VAR ruling described Fofana's hold as 'fleeting', which only added to the outrage from West Ham supporters and commentators alike. Both teams are left reflecting on what could have been had the referees made different calls regarding the penalty incidents.