Premier League VAR review: Why was Matheus Cunha's goal disallowed vs. Chelsea?

The video assistant referee causes controversy every week, whether it be the Premier League , Champions League or FA Cup , but how are those decisions made and are they correct? For the 2026-27 season, we are taking a look at the major incidents to explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the laws of the game. The most surprising, controversial and complicated decisions will be examined all season long right here. Andy Davies (@andydaviesref) is a former Select Group referee, with over 12 seasons on the elite list, working across the Premier League and Championship.