Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino says other managers are backing him now.
Tottenham Hotspur have been at the forefront of many controversial VAR decisions in 2019.
There was another one on Sunday when Tottenham drew 1-1 with Everton at Goodison Park.
Dele Alli handballed inside the box, only for VAR to deny Everton a spot kick.
Even though Tottenham benefitted on this particular occasion, as they did against Manchester City, Spurs have been on the wrong end of close calls themselves, being denied a goal against Leicester earlier in the season.
There is a real backlash against the way VAR is being implemented in the Premier League, from pundits, players and managers alike.
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino claims to have been the first manager opposed to it. He says referees have lost control of the games they are officiating.
He told The Telegraph: “I was the first or only coach in the Premier League that was against the VAR.
“It is creating a big, big mess. For me, I love that the referees are the boss on the pitch.”
Pochettino had an early taste of VAR in the Champions League last season.
It would be difficult now to find a manager that is in favour of the way the technology is being used in the Premier League.
It is so inconsistent, even for decisions which should be straightforward like handball.
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