The VAR Review: Explaining Eze's disallowed goal, and why Senesi escaped a red card

This article examines two controversial refereeing decisions from recent Premier League matches. Firstly, it analyzes Eberechi Eze's disallowed free kick for Crystal Palace against Chelsea. The goal was ruled out due to an infringement in the build-up, with Palace players encroaching before the kick was taken. Secondly, the article discusses Marcos Senesi's challenge on Cody Gakpo during Liverpool's match against Bournemouth. Despite the severity of the tackle, Senesi was only shown a yellow card, leading to questions about the consistency of VAR decisions. The article provides a detailed breakdown of the rules and factors that influenced the officials' decisions in these cases. It seeks to offer a balanced, fact-based analysis of the incidents, rather than taking a partisan stance. The key focus is on enhancing the audience's understanding of the complex decision-making process involved in VAR reviews and how they impact the outcome of Premier League matches.