Referees 'made to look foolish' by Premier League's usage of VAR

Referees are being 'hung out to dry' over a series of high-profile VAR controversies this weekend due to a lack of leadership, according to former referees' boss Keith Hackett

VARCICAL: Referee Tony Harrington checks the pitch side monitor for a VAR decision during the Premier League match at The Amex Stadium, Brighton. Pic: Steven Paston/PA Wire

Referees are being "hung out to dry" over a series of high-profile VAR controversies in the Premier League this weekend due to a lack of leadership, according to former top-flight referees' boss Keith Hackett.

West Ham and Newcastle had goals controversially disallowed on Saturday following VAR checks.