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Gary Lineker’s take on Tottenham Hotspur refereeing decisions

Gary Lineker attends the World Premiere of 'Make Us Dream' at The Curzon Soho on November 14, 2018 in London, England. (Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/G...
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Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Everton and Crystal Palace all have been involved in VAR decisions recently.

Calum Chambers of Arsenal and Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on October 27, 2019 in London,...

Gary Lineker has given his take on controversial refereeing decisions during the Premier League game between Everton and Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend on Twitter, and has also given his verdict on a challenge from Arsenal defender Calum Chambers on Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha.

The former Tottenham striker has also suggested that Son Heung-min would not have been sent off for Spurs for his late challenge on Andre Gomes on Sunday evening had the Everton midfielder not suffered a horrific result from it.

During the league fixture between Arsenal and Palace, Chambers was adjudged to have brought down Zaha inside the penalty box by VAR, after referee Martin Atkinson had initially booked the the former Manchester United winger for diving.

Tottenham are 11th in the Premier League table at the moment with 13 points from 11 matches, as many as 10 points behind fourth-placed Chelsea.

As for Everton, the Toffees are only three points above the relegation zone and Arsenal are currently fifth in the league table.

Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur tackles Andre Gomes of Everton which resulted in a red card and Gomes suffering an injury during the Premier League match between Everton FC and...