Thread by @DaleJohnsonESPN

Analysis of how margin of error could have affected all 16 VAR offside decisions in the Prem.

- 5 of 14 disallowed count
- Of the 5, 3 are Liverpool
- Three could have changed result (2 Liverpool)
- Only goal allowed would be ruled out on "Umpire's Call"

A thread.

To start with, if you missed it, here's yesterday's thread explaining how the Eredivisie uses margin of error on VAR offside.

https://twitter.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1333710559137640449?s=20

Southampton v Tottenham (Sept. 20)

Goal (scored by Harry Kane) disallowed for offside against Son Heung-Min (0-0, Spurs won 2-5)

VAR DECISION: Offside
WITH MARGIN OF ERROR: Offside

Goal remains disallowed.

Newcastle v Brighton (Sept. 20)

Neal Maupay goal allowed after being ruled out for offside, 8th minute (Brighton 0-1 up, finished 0-3)

VAR DECISION: Onside
WITH MARGIN OF ERROR: Offside

Final result not affected, but Brighton would have had an onside goal remain disallowed.

Brighton v Man United (Sept. 26)

Marcus Rashford goal disallowed for offside (1-1, Man United won 3-2)

VAR DECISION: Offside
WITH MARGIN OF ERROR: Offside

Offside lines not broadcast, ahead of the ball.

Leicester v West Ham (Oct. 4)

Jamie Vardy offside in build-up to Harvey Barnes goal, 90th minute (0-3)

VAR DECISION: Offside
WITH MARGIN OF ERROR: Onside

Final result unaffected.

Everton v Liverpool (Oct. 17)

Jordan Henderson goal ruled out for offside against Sadio Mane, 90th minute (2-2)

VAR DECISION: Offside
WITH MARGIN OF ERROR: Onside

Liverpool would probably have won a game they drew 2-2.

Newcastle v Man United (Oct. 17)

Bruno Fernandes goal ruled out for offside against Juan Mata, 19th minute (1-0, Man United won 1-4)

VAR DECISION: Offside
WITH MARGIN OF ERROR: Offside

Clear offside, full calibration not required.

Leeds v Wolves (Oct. 19)

Goal for Romain Saiss disallowed for offside in the build-up by Daniel Podence, 54th minute (0-0, Wolves won 0-1)

VAR DECISION: Offside
WITH MARGIN OF ERROR: Offside

Clear offside, full calibration not required.

Liverpool v Sheffield United (Oct. 24)

Mohamed Salah goal disallowed for offside, 62nd minute (1-1, Liverpool won 2-1)

VAR DECISION: Offside
WITH MARGIN OF ERROR: Onside

Final result not affected.

Wolves v Crystal Palace (Oct. 30)

Penalty for Crystal Palace cancelled for offside against Patrick van Aanholt, 38th minute (Wolves 2-0)

VAR DECISION: Offside
WITH MARGIN OF ERROR: Offside

Clear offside, full calibration not required.

Southampton v Villa (Nov. 1)

Ezri Konsa own goal disallowed for offside against Che Adams, 3rd minute (0-0, finished 3-4)

VAR DECISION: Offside
WITH MARGIN OF ERROR: Offside

Goal remains disallowed.

Crystal Palace v Leeds (Nov. 7)

Patrick Bamford goal disallowed for offside, 19th minute (1-0, finished 4-1)

VAR DECISION: Offside
WITH MARGIN OF ERROR: Onside

Early in game so possible result changer.

Arsenal v Aston Villa (Nov. 8)

John McGinn goal disallowed for offside against Ross Barkley, 1st minute (0-0, finished 0-3)

VAR DECISION: Offside
WITH MARGIN OF ERROR: Offside

Goal remains disallowed.

Man City v Burnley (Nov. 28)

Bailey Peacock-Farrell own goal disallowed for offside in the build-up against Gabriel Jesus, 77th minute (5-0)

VAR DECISION: Offside
WITH MARGIN OF ERROR: Offside

Goal remains disallowed. Lines do not touch.

Brighton v Liverpool (Nov. 28)

Mohamed Salah goal disallowed for offside, 35th minute (0-0, finished 1-1)

VAR DECISION: Offside
WITH MARGIN OF ERROR: Onside

Was 0-0 at the time, so result could have been affected.

Brighton v Liverpool (Nov. 28)

Offside against Sadio Mane after scoring, 85th minute (0-1, finished 1-1)

VAR DECISION: Offside
WITH MARGIN OF ERROR: Offside

Clear offside, full calibration not required.

West Ham v Aston Villa (Nov. 30)

Ollie Watkins goal disallowed for offside, 92nd minute (2-1)

VAR DECISION: Offside
WITH MARGIN OF ERROR: Offside

Lines do not touch, so VAR offside decision stands.