Source: REUTERS/TONY O BRIEN
[Saba Sports News] In a recent Premier League match where Manchester United lost 1-2 to West Ham United, a controversial moment occurred when West Ham player Danny Ings fell in the penalty area and a penalty was awarded after VAR intervention. Darren Fletcher, who was sitting in the media area, expressed his views on VAR, stating that its technical standards are inconsistent and quite poor. He believes that VAR’s performance is unstable—sometimes it is very high quality, while at other times it is not; this inconsistency frustrates him deeply. His comments reveal concerns among Manchester United players and staff regarding the inconsistency of VAR’s decision-making standards. The significant fluctuations in VAR’s judgment within a week have left people like Fletcher puzzled. This lack of coherence could directly affect match outcomes and even lead to controversies over unfair competition. The editor believes that to ensure fairness in matches, standardized rules need to be established, referee training and supervision should be strengthened, and transparency in VAR technology should be improved. Only then can VAR function more effectively.