Wolves have experienced significant frustration with VAR decisions in recent Premier League seasons, with overturned goals and controversial calls stacking up against them. This tension resurfaced in their recent match against Manchester City, where VAR played a role in allowing John Stones’ goal to stand. Initially disallowed for offside after Bernardo Silva made contact with Wolves’ keeper José Sá, referee Chris Kavanagh overturned the decision on VAR’s advice, leading to City’s 2-1 comeback victory and leaving Wolves rooted at the bottom of the table.
Since VAR’s introduction in 2019, Wolves have reportedly suffered more overturned decisions than any other Premier League club, with 13 goals ruled out—more than double that of Leeds United and Norwich City, who each saw six goals overturned. This heavy tally of VAR incidents may explain why Wolves were the sole Premier League team to vote against VAR’s continuation this season.
Wolves manager Gary O’Neil and his squad now look ahead to facing Brighton this weekend, hoping to avoid further VAR-related setbacks. However, with Wolves still winless and Brighton strong in the top five, the match will be challenging. Chris Sutton has predicted another 2-1 defeat for Wolves, which could intensify pressure on O’Neil as the club seeks to climb out of last place.
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