
The Premier League title race would have entered the final match round with Manchester City two points clear of Arsenal, according to The Athletic’s analysis of key match decisions made by referees and their video assistants. ■ Arsenal, Chelsea and Sunderland benefitted the most from errors ■ Bournemouth earned four fewer points than they should have ■ Fulham should have qualified for the Europa League ■ An extra 17 red cards and 36 penalties should have been awarded @Refsplaining analyses every key match decision to evaluate how on-field and VAR refereeing decisions shaped the Premier League in 2025-26. Free to read here ⬇️ 🔗 nyti.ms/4fgCwnC
























