Chelsea's manager has expressed his views on the ongoing VAR debates following his team's impressive 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. The Blues secured a resounding win, capitalizing on the dismissals of Christian Romero and Destiny Udogie from the Spurs.
The match was filled with drama, as VAR intervened to disallow five goals, adding fuel to the ongoing VAR controversy. Mikel Arteta has also been vocal about the state of refereeing in the league, particularly after his team suffered a controversial loss to Newcastle due to a disputed goal. He expressed his frustration, stating, "It's a disgrace. It's embarrassing. That's how I feel, and that's how everybody feels in that dressing room. I'm sorry, embarrassing."
In contrast, Mauricio Pochettino defended the use of technology, acknowledging that many coaches initially supported VAR. He noted that opinions tend to change when VAR decisions go against your team. He stated, "Many coaches wanted the VAR, but when it is against you, you start saying it is a disgrace. It is difficult. And I am not talking about Arteta."
This season has seen its fair share of controversial calls, including the unjust disallowance of Luis Diaz's goal against Tottenham. As a result of Chelsea's defeat, Manchester City now leads the league, while Tottenham faces their first defeat of the season and holds the second position. Chelsea currently occupies the 10th spot in the league with 15 points and is set to take on Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, while Tottenham is scheduled to face Wolves at the Molineux Stadium.