Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola feels the introduction of VAR cannot stop referees making errors after the technology contributed to his side’s Champions League exit.
Tottenham’s decisive strike in a quarter-final that ended 4-4 on aggregate – Spurs progressing on away goals – was scored by Fernando Llorente, the ball appearing to brush the striker on the arm before his hip diverted it past Ederson.
The goal stood after a VAR review and use of the technology also went against Guardiola’ men in added time when Raheem Sterling thought he has completed his hat-trick to send City through, replays showing Sergio Aguero to be fractionally offside in the build-up.
Guardiola has long been a champion of VAR, which was used at last year’s World Cup and will be introduced in the Premier League next season after being further tested in English cup competitions this term. Read more