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Manchester City defender Kyle Walker captured the innate, contradictory decision-making process of every football fan, player and manager when it comes to controversial calls from video assistant referees (VAR). "I like it when it helps us out and I don't like it when it doesn't help us out," Walker shrugged. However, some of this year's decisions made by the distant officials in Stockley Park have been so egregious they have transcended the fierce tribal aspect of Football - at least among some onlookers. Here are the worst VAR calls made in 2023. Worst VAR decisions of 2023 - ranked 10. Fabinho red card escape vs Brighton It certainly looked like a challenge worthy of a red card to Brighton's Evan Ferguson in this FA Cup clash. The entire Amex Stadium agreed and the guilt dripping from Fabinho's face showed that even the offending Liverpool player thought his afternoon was over. Seemingly referee David Coote and VAR Neil Swarbrick were the only spectat...

PGMOL chief Howard Webb has had the final say on Anthony Gordon's controversial winner for Newcastle United against Arsenal and Scott McTominay’s disallowed goal for Manchester United against Fulham in the latest edition of Match Officials: Mic'd Up . Webb took position in the studio alongside Michael Owen to discuss the controversial refereeing decisions in the Premier League from the past month and explain why the calls were made. Why Anthony Gordon goal vs Arsenal stood Gordon condemned Arsenal to their first Premier League defeat of the season on 4 November when he swept in a 64th minute goal from close range. But it was marred in controversy after a four-minute VAR check on several incidents within the build-up, followed by a tirade from Gunners boss Mikel Arteta and a statement supporting his comments from Arsenal as a club. Despite the fury emanating from north London, the Premier League 's Independent Key Match Incidents Panel has already ruled that the on-field ref...