Could actually be that, as it is, VAR worked perfectly. Has to be remembered it is only SUBJECTIVE decisions that are judged on the ' clear and obvious error ' rule. Offsides are either onside or offside and no preference is given..if it's off it's...if it's on it's on. Offsides are a 100% factual decision.
It would be difficult to give preference to the attacking side as the decision then involves an element of subjectivity.
So the two decisions..The hand ball by Lallana WAS a 'clear and obvious error' and the Wolves goal was offside. End of.
If everyone simply accepted that VAR offside Law is a 100% factual decision then the game can move on. All teams will be unlucky at times.....but that's football.
The ref does not refer decisions to VAR...they decide and tell the Ref through his earpiece.
i.e. Subjective decisions. Fouls, penalties,hand ball,red/yellow cards......Factual decision.Offside,Ball over goal line, ball out of play.encrouchment on pens, mistaken identity....Not an all inclusive list but offside is a factual decision and does not come under the 'clear and obvious error' rule.
Also worth pointing out that with subjective decisions the Ref can actually chose to ignore VAR and stay with his orginal subjective decision. In practice they don't do that but they do have that power.
https://www.premierleague.com/VAR
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