1 VAR overturn recorded across the 10 games of Matchweek 4, played Sat 12 Sept to Mon 14 Sept. The Premier League's own account of the round's VAR decisions is Matchweek 4 VAR decisions explained.
The overturns
| Date | Fixture | Score | Minute | What happened | Concerned | Referee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 13 Sept | United v City | 0-1 | 60' | Goal awarded after VAR review, Erling Haaland | Manchester City | Michael Oliver |
Every game in the round
| Date | Fixture | Score | Referee | Yellows | Reds | VAR overturns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 12 Sept | Villa v Forest | 1-2 | Andy Madley | 2-5 | 0-0 | None recorded |
| Sat 12 Sept | Bournemouth v Brentford | 2-2 | Jarred Gillett | 5-1 | 0-0 | None recorded |
| Sat 12 Sept | Chelsea v Hull | 2-2 | Farai Hallam | 1-5 | 0-0 | None recorded |
| Sat 12 Sept | Palace v Ipswich | 2-3 | Chris Kavanagh | 1-3 | 1-0 | None recorded |
| Sat 12 Sept | Liverpool v Fulham | 0-0 | Tom Bramall | 0-1 | 0-0 | None recorded |
| Sat 12 Sept | Spurs v Everton | 0-0 | Darren England | 0-2 | 0-0 | None recorded |
| Sat 12 Sept | Sunderland v Arsenal | 0-2 | John Brooks | 6-2 | 1-0 | None recorded |
| Sun 13 Sept | Coventry v Brighton | 0-5 | Tony Harrington | 0-0 | 1-0 | None recorded |
| Sun 13 Sept | United v City | 0-1 | Michael Oliver | 1-2 | 0-1 | Goal awarded after VAR review (Manchester City, Erling Haaland, 60') |
| Mon 14 Sept | Leeds v Newcastle | 4-1 | Michael Salisbury | 1-2 | 0-0 | None recorded |
Yellows and reds are home-away, as recorded by the data feed.
What the KMI panel said about Matchweek 4
Votes are written as the Premier League prints them: the first figure is the number of panellists who agreed with the printed verdict.
- United v City, Sun 13 Sept, 59:25. Goal not awarded. Haaland (MCI) in an onside position, Fernandez (MCI) in an offside position. On-field decision: incorrect, Fernandez impacting opponent (0:5); VAR overturned the on-field decision, which the panel found incorrect, clear and obvious error (0:5). The referee was Michael Oliver.
"The panel unanimously felt that the VAR intervention to award the goal was incorrect. Fernandez is in an offside position, attempts to play the ball that is close to him, and impacts the ability of the defender and the goalkeeper to play the ball in the process. A VAR review should have been recommended for a missed subjective offside in the attacking possession phase."Key Match Incidents panel, Match Round 4, published by the Premier League on 23 September 2026. Article, full table (PDF).
- United v City, Sun 13 Sept, 22:15. Sending off given. Actions of Foden (MCI) on Fernandes (MUN). On-field decision: correct (3:2); no VAR intervention, which the panel found correct (5:0). The referee was Michael Oliver.
"The panel supported the referee's call of a red card, 3:2, for the violent conduct following the retaliatory action of Foden pushing his legs into the midriff of Bruno. Two panellists felt that the action lacked the force to reach the threshold for a red card, and would have preferred a yellow card."Key Match Incidents panel, Match Round 4, published by the Premier League on 23 September 2026. Article, full table (PDF).
- United v City, Sun 13 Sept, 22:15. Sending off not given. Actions of Fernandes (MUN) on Foden (MCI). On-field decision: correct (5:0); no VAR intervention, which the panel found correct (5:0). The referee was Michael Oliver.
"The panel unanimously supported the referee's call of no red card for a potential violent conduct action by Bruno, but all felt that a yellow card would have been the appropriate punishment."Key Match Incidents panel, Match Round 4, published by the Premier League on 23 September 2026. Article, full table (PDF).
- Sunderland v Arsenal, Sat 12 Sept, 53:28. Penalty awarded. Challenge by Konsa (ARS) on Ballard (SUN). On-field decision: incorrect (0:5); no VAR intervention, which the panel found correct, not a clear and obvious error (3:2). The referee was John Brooks.
"The panel unanimously felt that the referee's call of a penalty for a holding offence was incorrect. Although it was a very untidy challenge in which Konsa initially had arms around Ballard, Ballard engages in a holding action which pulls Konsa onto him so they both fall to the floor. The non-VAR intervention was supported, 3:2, with the majority considering that the on-field decision was not a clear and obvious error, given the combined actions from both players."Key Match Incidents panel, Match Round 4, published by the Premier League on 23 September 2026. Article, full table (PDF).
- Sunderland v Arsenal, Sat 12 Sept, 90:00+05:16. Penalty awarded and second caution given. Challenge by Mandava (SUN) on Saka (ARS). On-field decision: correct (5:0); no VAR intervention, which the panel found correct (5:0). The referee was John Brooks.
"The on-field award of a penalty was supported with an initial holding action by Reinildo followed by a genuine attempt to challenge for the ball, tripping Saka inside the penalty area. The second caution dismissal for Reinildo was supported."Key Match Incidents panel, Match Round 4, published by the Premier League on 23 September 2026. Article, full table (PDF).
- Coventry v Brighton, Sun 13 Sept, 51:49. Sending off given. Challenge by Awoniyi (COV) on De Cuyper (BHA). On-field decision: correct (5:0); no VAR intervention, which the panel found correct (5:0). The referee was Tony Harrington.
"The on-field call of a red card for violent conduct against Awoniyi was supported. Awoniyi is not challenging for the ball and makes a striking action with his arm that makes contact with the face of his opponent."Key Match Incidents panel, Match Round 4, published by the Premier League on 23 September 2026. Article, full table (PDF).
- Palace v Ipswich, Sat 12 Sept, 73:08. Sending off given. Challenge by Disasi (CRY) on Clarke (IPS). On-field decision: correct (5:0); no VAR intervention, which the panel found correct (5:0). The referee was Chris Kavanagh.
"The referee's call of a red card for serious foul play was supported. The speed at which Disasi enters the challenge and the high point of contact with studs were the main factors in supporting this decision."Key Match Incidents panel, Match Round 4, published by the Premier League on 23 September 2026. Article, full table (PDF).
- Liverpool v Fulham, Sat 12 Sept, 10:29. Penalty not awarded. Challenge by Alisson (LIV) on King (FUL). On-field decision: correct (4:1); no VAR intervention, which the panel found correct (5:0). The referee was Tom Bramall.
"The panel supported the referee's call of no penalty, 4:1. Alisson committed to a challenge which was then hurdled by King following completion of his action to pass the ball; so the lack of contact made it difficult to award a penalty."Key Match Incidents panel, Match Round 4, published by the Premier League on 23 September 2026. Article, full table (PDF).
- Leeds v Newcastle, Mon 14 Sept, 63:58. Penalty not awarded. Challenge by Muharemovic (LDS) on Barnes (NEW). On-field decision: correct (4:1); no VAR intervention, which the panel found correct (4:1). The referee was Michael Salisbury.
"The referee's call of no penalty for a potential foul by Muharemovic on Barnes was supported, 4:1, with the contact not meeting the threshold for a foul."Key Match Incidents panel, Match Round 4, published by the Premier League on 23 September 2026. Article, full table (PDF).
What is counted here. The data feed records that VAR intervened and what the outcome was: a goal ruled out, a goal awarded, a penalty overturned, a card upgraded. It does not record whether a decision was right, and neither does this page. "In favour" and "against" describe whose goal, penalty or card the overturn concerned. The only bodies that rule on correctness are the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel and Pro Ref, the referees' body formerly known as PGMOL; where the panel has published a verdict it is quoted with its date on the KMI panel page.