Bowen questions VAR consistency after West Ham defeat
BBC Sport · 2026-05-10 · archive
West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen criticises the consistency of VAR after his side had a late equaliser ruled out against Arsenal.
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West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen has voiced concerns regarding the application of Video Assistant Referee technology following the club's recent defeat to Arsenal. The forward questioned the uniformity of officiating standards after a potential equalising goal in the closing stages of the match was overturned. Bowen suggested that the decision-making process lacks the necessary consistency expected in top-flight football. The disallowed effort prevented the Hammers from securing a late result against the opposing side, leaving the team to reflect on the final outcome. This incident adds to the ongoing dialogue surrounding the role and reliability of technical interventions during matches.
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