Everton 3-1 Coventry: Frank Lampard says VAR didn't do its job after three incidents went against Sky Blues in Premier League defeat
Frank Lampard, manager of Coventry, criticized VAR officials after three controversial decisions went against his team during a 3-1 loss to Everton. Lampard expressed frustration that the technology failed to intervene in key moments that influenced the match outcome.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing debates regarding the consistency and effectiveness of VAR implementation in professional football.
Coventry boss Frank Lampard says VAR 'didn't do its job' in his side's defeat to Everton as three reviews controversially went against his side. <p>Two penalty appeals and a possible handball for Everton's second goal were all reviewed by VAR officials Timothy Wood and Gary Beswick, but nothing was given. They were also not awarded on-field by referee Stuart Attwell.</p><p>Coventry opened the scoring after the two penalty appeals, but were ultimately <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/everton-vs-coventry-city/report/559537">beaten 3-1 on Merseyside</a> on <em>Friday Night Football.</em></p><p>Lampard told <em>Sky Sports: </em>"I hate to sound like a moaner. It's a football match and if you win the game, that can happen here. I've worked here and know the momentum swings in the game.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/everton-vs-coventry-city/report/559537"><strong>Everton 3-1 Coventry - Report and highlights</strong></a></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/13565655/live-premier-league-table-2026-27-season-standings">Live Premier League table</a> | <a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/PLHLmatchreports">Watch FREE PL highlights</a></strong></li><li><strong>Got Sky? <a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/WatchPremarticles" target="_blank">Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone</a>📱</strong></li><li><strong>Not got Sky?
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