
‘Not fair to fans’ – how VAR denied Burnley one of greatest comebacks
Burnley were set to complete one of the greatest Premier League comebacks – until VAR intervened. BBC Sport takes a look at whether the decisions were correct.
SUNDAY, 01 MARCH 2026, 05:32

Burnley were set to complete one of the greatest Premier League comebacks – until VAR intervened. BBC Sport takes a look at whether the decisions were correct.

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