In the aftermath of Crystal Palace’s 3-1 loss to Manchester United, club owner Steve Parish questioned whether the VAR system was broken. Parish cited several controversial calls that went against his side, including a disallowed goal by Wilfried Zaha and an offside call that led to a penalty kick awarded to United. He said: “I’m not convinced with all the decisions in our favour and I think there needs to be some examination of the use of VAR.”
This statement is significant because it shows that even owners of clubs who have benefited from VAR are questioning its efficacy. While Parish’s stance may not reflect the majority opinion among fans or commentators, it highlights some of the concerns that still exist about how this technology is being used.