The big screen displays the outcome of a VAR (Video Assistant Referee) review into a foul by Chelsea's Spanish defender #03 Marc Cucurella on Manchester The big screen displays the outcome of a VAR (Video Assistant Referee) review into a foul by Chelsea's Spanish defender #03 Marc Cucurella on Manchester
The big screen displays the outcome of a VAR (Video Assistant Referee) review into a foul by Chelsea's Spanish defender #03 Marc Cucurella on Manchester

Premier League VAR debate: What Chelsea, Arsenal, West Ham and Spurs managers have said ahead of the weekend

Premier League managers have been speaking about the adequate use of VAR ahead of this weekend's game.

Almost every top Premier League manager has had issues with VAR this season after just 13 games played so far. Mikel Arteta is facing disciplinary issues after calling the officiating a disgrace following Arsenal's 1-0 defeat to Newcastle almost a month ago.

Ange Postecoglou first benefitted from it against Liverpool but was at the wrong end against Chelsea while Mauricio Pochettino has consistently said there is more room for improvement when it comes to its application.

David Moyes has also stated in the past and the present that he is not a big fan of it and Brentford manager Thomas Frank has been honest with the way some teams seem to benefit from it.

With another weekend of Premier League football upon us, managers' press conferences were dominated by questions about the general use of the technology that has become the main topic in the league since its introduction.

Chelsea will take on Brighton and Hove Albion this weekend looking to respond to their defeat to Newcastle while Arsenal are looking to hold on to top-spot when they host Wolves. Brentford hosts Luton Town while Ange Postecoglou takes his Tottenham team to Pep Gaurdiola's Manchester City.

So with all the build-up done, here are some of the strong quotes from managers ahead of this weekend's games.

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