VAR is very often a talking point on Premier League weekendsWayne Rooney has urged football's authorities to abolish VAR after more Premier League madness at the weekend. Rooney, who spent 16 years of his career in the Premier League and scored 206 goals in England's top flight, has branded VAR as 'terrible' following the controversy surrounding Manchester City's chalked-off goal during their 2-1 victory over Liverpool at the weekend. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT"I think I'd prefer not to have VAR, because I think it's terrible. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT"I've lost the Premier League title on goal difference, so that (ruled out) goal might make a big difference. I know he pulled him, but many pulls are there in a game where the referee says 'play on', 'play on', 'play on'?

Source: Express February 09, 2026 14:27 UTC