Controversial VAR Decision Denies Gabriel Martinelli's Goal: Referee Dermot Gallagher Breaks Silence

'VAR correctly disallows Martinelli goal'

FLASHPOINT: VAR disallows Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli's first-half goal at Goodison Park due to offside.

Gary Neville expressed his confusion and skepticism about a decision made during Super Sunday. He believed that the player in question was clearly behind and that there was some guesswork involved with the blue line. He had a sense that the decision was incorrect. Dermot, on the other hand, disagreed and stated that it was a correct call because Eddie Nketiah was offside at the start and then moved back into an onside position as the ball was played by Gabriel and struck Beto.

There is no way to suggest that he would play the ball back in that manner, thus positioning himself offside. As a result, Martinelli receives the ball and scores.

Furthermore, VAR correctly disallows the goal. If you observe Beto, he moves in to challenge the player, but the ball deflects off his shin due to its fast pace. It then reaches Nketiah, who can be seen to be offside. I believe this decision is accurate.

'Ref right not to give Doucoure penalty'

INCIDENT: Everton's Abdoulaye Doucoure not given a penalty after William Saliba challenge.

DERMOT SAYS: "Not for me. He pushed the ball too far.

"There's a bit of contact but Saliba pulled his leg away. Not a penalty."

'Gusto didn't deserve penalty at Bournemouth'

INCIDENT: Chelsea's Malo Gusto not given penalty after collision with Bournemouth's Lloyd Kelly.

DERMOT SAYS: "I would have been very disappointed if a penalty was given for this.

"It's minimal contact at best - and not in the penalty area."

'Ref must have been upset by what McBurnie said'

Oli McBurnie's second yellow card was issued as a result of his protest towards referee Peter Bankes.

DERMOT SAYS: "If a player is sent off by a referee due to their remarks, it is safe to assume that those remarks were not pleasant.

"It's not always what you say to a referee but how you say it.

"He's said something that he's found very upsetting."

'There is not enough to give Spurs a penalty'

INCIDENT: James Maddison is brought down by Chris Basham in the penalty area, however, no penalty is given to Spurs against Sheffield United.

DERMOT SAYS: "In my opinion, there was minimal contact. I'm uncertain how he falls like that because the contact was on his left ankle, yet he throws himself on the right."

'Wilson blocked Flekken arm - right call'

RESULT: Penalizing the incident with a foul on Mark Flekken seems unjustifiable. Their emphasis this season lies on the significance of the contact.

DERMOT SAYS: "I thought the goalkeeper flapped at the ball but Callum Wilson actually blocks his arm.

"It was a good spot."

'Some refs will give it, some won't'

INCIDENT: Brentford boss Thomas Frank insists on receiving an apology following the awarding of a second-half penalty at St James' Park. The penalty was given for a foul committed by Mark Flekken on Anthony Gordon.

DERMOT SAYS: "The referee, Craig Pawson, did not share the same perspective. Interestingly, it became quite evident that the assistant referee was responsible for the decision as it took an extended period of time to be given."

From the assistant's perspective, it appears that he believed the goalkeeper intentionally extended his leg, causing Gordon to fall over it. The crucial factor lies in whether he perceives the goalkeeper to have made contact with Gordon. One thing is certain - the goalkeeper fails to make contact with the ball. If we were to divide the referees, opinions would likely differ as some might award a foul while others might not.

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