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EPL managers fume over VAR decisions

Premier League managers were left angry as Video Assistant Referees' (VAR) decisions seem false and might have cost them losing significant points.
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Patrice Evra has compared Harry Maguire's foul to Hulk Hogan for his grapple with Cesar Azpilicueta in the penalty box on Saturday.
 
Premier League managers were left angry as Video Assistant Referees' (VAR) decisions seem false and might have cost them losing significant points.
 
The likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Everton were affected by VAR decision in their last weekend fixtures.
 
Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta, was furious after VAR ruled out Lacazette's early header from a corner due to teammate, Granit Xhaka in an offside position even though he had no interference with the ball.
 
“I’m really disappointed,” said the Arsenal boss. “We had it in our hands in the first-half and I don’t know how the hell the goal was disallowed.
 
This wasn't the only controversial moment as Harry Maguire of Manchester United was left on the pitch after choke holding Chelsea's captain Aziplicueta, thereby ruling out a penalty kick offence and also a red card on Everton defender Lucas Digne, which had everton boss Carlo Ancelotti mad at the decision saying:
 
"The red card was a joke, it was not intentional, for sure it was not violent. Maybe it was a yellow.
 
"It's not right, it's not fair. We will appeal, for sure."