The big VAR debrief - did it deny Bournemouth Champions League spot?
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- VAR gave Arsenal four extra points via decisions in matches against West Ham and Everton, turning draws into wins.
- VAR denied Bournemouth four points, including a disallowed Chelsea goal and an offside call against Leeds, leaving them one point behind Liverpool for a Champions League slot.
- VAR also cost Burnley and Tottenham four points each due to adverse decisions.
- BBC Sport identified 29 matches where VAR "certainly influenced the final result," citing Manchester United's stoppage‑time penalty win over Burnley as a key example.
- Arsenal would have been level on 78 points with Manchester City on the final day if those four VAR points were removed.
Why it matters: Bournemouth misses a Champions League berth, losing potential TV revenue and prestige, while Arsenal’s title was bolstered by four VAR‑derived points, underscoring how officiating tech reshapes club fortunes.
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