Premier League officials remain confident they have “the best referees in the world” despite ongoing controversies. Chief football officer Tony Scholes emphasized that the league’s officials, including FIFA-ranked Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor, set the global standard for refereeing and VAR procedures.
Scholes asserted that other leagues admire the Premier League’s officiating model. However, both Oliver and Taylor have faced criticism for controversial decisions this season. Oliver’s red card for Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly was overturned, and his VAR intervention led to a crucial West Ham penalty against Manchester United, influencing Erik ten Hag’s dismissal. Taylor’s penalty decision against Arsenal also sparked debate.
Despite these incidents, the Premier League’s match incident panel reported only four VAR mistakes this season, a significant decrease from 20 errors last year. The panel identified nine additional cases where VAR should have intervened. Scholes acknowledged the impact of errors but highlighted a 66% correct intervention rate, stressing the overall improvement in officiating standards.
Arsenal performance and stats
In the last 4 games, it has won 3 times and lost once. In its last match, Arsenal lost 0-2 against Newcastle United.
It has a even goal difference after scoring 0 goals and conceding 0.
Arsenal will play the next match in Carabao Cup against Newcastle United on Wednesday 5th of February in Newcastle upon Tyne. The prediction is Arsenal winning the match.
West Ham United performance and stats
West Ham United is currently 15th in the Premier League with 27 points.
In the last 24 games, it has won 7 times, drew 6 times, and lost 11 times. In its last match, West Ham United lost 2-1 against Chelsea.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 29 goals and conceding 46.
West Ham United will play the next match in Premier League against Brentford on Saturday 15th of February in London.
Manchester United performance and stats
It will be Manchester United ended the league in the 13th position with 29 points.
In the last 24 games, it has won 8 times, drew 5 times, and lost 11 times. In its last match, Manchester United lost 0-2 against Crystal Palace.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 28 goals and conceding 34.
Manchester United will play the next match in Premier League against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday 15th of February in London.
