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The Premier League incidents involving Everton and Luton left Andy Gray and Richard Keys astonished.
After Everton and Luton Town drew 1-1 on May 3, Andy Gray was shocked that VAR took two minutes to make a “blatantly obvious” verdict.
Alongside Richard Keys, Gray vented on beIN Sports over the protracted wait and called the Premier League’s implementation of VAR “nonsense.”
Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted an Everton penalty in the first half, but Elijah Adebayo of Luton equalized for the home team just seven minutes later at Kenilworth Road.
When Keys questioned why Teden Mengi’s subsequent challenge on Dwight McNeil did not result in a penalty, Gray answered, “Well, because it’s a matter of opinion, that’s why.” The issue is that you and I simply don’t share the same viewpoint.
“VAR is absurd; it was meant to bring us uniformity and eliminate debate by having everyone agree on the outcome.”
“If we’d been in Europe, they would’ve just got on with the game, but we waited two minutes to find out something that was blatantly obvious,” Gray stated in reference to another instance.
After winning three straight Premier League games and comfortably avoiding the relegation-threatened Hatters, Everton took on Luton at Kenilworth Road.
Everton would have easily won the match if Mengi’s challenge in the area had been called for a penalty by VAR or the on-field officials. However, no spot-kick was granted, even though the Luton defender appeared to stand directly on McNeil’s foot.
Since its introduction, VAR has undoubtedly become a hot topic in practically every Premier League game. However, Everton will be content with another point as it moves them one step closer to safety after playing three games in the span of seven days the week before.
In other Everton news, 777 Partners is still failing miserably in their attempt to acquire the team, according to an administration allegation.
The Toffees have secured their safety with four victories out of five games in April, but Sean Dyche’s team still struggles away from home. Earlier this month, they lost 6-0 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, and last night, they were unable to grab a second goal against lowly Luton.
Everton would have easily won the match if Mengi’s challenge in the area had been called for a penalty by VAR or the on-field officials. However, no spot-kick was granted, even though the Luton defender appeared to stand directly on McNeil’s foot.
Since its introduction, VAR has undoubtedly become a hot topic in practically every Premier League game. However, Everton will be content with another point as it moves them one step closer to safety after playing three games in the span of seven days the week before.
In other Everton news, 777 Partners is still failing miserably in their attempt to acquire the team, according to an administration allegation.
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