Rio Ferdinand criticized VAR for denying Chelsea two penalties during their 4-1 defeat to Liverpool, claiming those calls could have changed the dynamics of the game. He expressed disbelief that VAR did not intervene to award Chelsea a penalty after two incidents, believing it could have changed the nature of the match. Meanwhile, Manchester United's thrilling 4-3 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers was marred by a VAR decision that was slammed by Ferdinand. The controversial penalty was granted despite minimal contact, but it did not impact the final outcome of the game, as Manchester United secured the win and moved up to seventh in the Premier League table. Erik ten Hag's game management was criticized by Ferdinand after Manchester United gave up a 3-1 lead to Wolves, with the former defender suggesting that the team lacked concentration to allow Wolves back into the game.