Video Assistant Referee. The mere mention of VAR will probably leave many of you gnashing your teeth and that is a perfectly understandable reaction.

Follow any live Premier League game on social media and you’ll undoubtedly see plenty of negativity about VAR.

For instance, exhibit number one:

It could have been a red card for either side – a big decision for the referee!

After a lengthy review, the hosts are awarded a free-kick and Luke Shaw is yellow carded…