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'Infuriated' Premier League players want VAR scrapped after more 'embarrassing' calls

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Premier League players have called for VAR to be axed after a string of questionable decisions made in a controversial Saturday afternoon in the division.The Video Assistant Referee was introduced in 2018 in an attempt help officials make important decisions in games.

But its had the opposite effect since coming in to play following a number of wrong calls that have sometimes cost teams a game.And yesterday was no different as the system made a number of calls that angered players and managers alike.

Fulham and Crystal Palace were in action, and both sides fell victim to VAR, which both clubs believe made decisions that led to them losing their respective matches.READ MORE: Chelsea's Thiago Silva avoids red card despite turning into keeper during Palace attackThe Cottagers were thumped 4-1 by Newcastle following Nathaniel Chalobah's early dismissal for the home side.

Chalobah initially received a yellow card for his reckless challenge on Magpies ace Sean Longstaff, but that was changed to red by referee Darren England upon VAR Mike Dean's recommendation.Newcastle went onto secure victory, and Fulham boss Marco Silva expressed his dismay at Chalobah's red card after the match.

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