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'He's been watching Suarez' - Fringe stars show Chelsea strength in depth

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Chelsea are in the middle of a busy December and with games every three or four days, which of their fringe players have been staking their claim for Premier League chances?

The article from BBC Sport discusses the ongoing debate about the use of Video Assistant Referees (VAR) in football, particularly focusing on the recent controversy involving Liverpool's disallowed goal against Tottenham. Despite VAR's intention to reduce errors in decision-making, it has led to significant frustration among fans, players, and managers due to its inconsistent application and the lengthy delays it introduces into the game. The piece highlights how VAR decisions, like the one that wrongly disallowed Luis Diaz's goal, have sparked discussions on the system's effectiveness and its impact on the game's flow and fairness. There's a growing call for either a major overhaul of how VAR is implemented or its complete removal from football, as it seems to be creating more problems than solutions. The article also touches on the emotional and professional toll these decisions take on teams, with Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp expressing his disappointment and the broader sentiment that VAR needs urgent attention to restore trust in the game's officiating.

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https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cx2v8lxeymjo