VAR infuriates and Manchester United end Gunners perfect start – Football Weekly

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On the podcast: On a weekend which featured many controversial VAR decisions, the panel discuss what should be done, if anything, about VAR, referees and managers complaining about decisions.

Plus, the panel discuss Manchester United ending Arsenal’s perfect start to the season as new signing Antony scores 35 minutes into his debut. There are a few high scoring 5-2 games as Brighton continues to impress at the expense of Leicester who continues to underperform. Bournemouth comes back to win over Nottingham Forest in their sponsorless shirts. There are two goalless draws full of drama in the Merseyside derby and between Newcastle United and Crystal Palace and much more.

Plus, there is a wonderful rendition of the Football Weekly theme tune as performed by a string quartet.

VAR had a busy weekend in the Premier League.
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