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Lampard: VAR didn’t do its job

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.

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Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 11:20 PM

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Frank Lampard stated VAR failed to do its job following Coventry's 3-1 defeat against Everton.
Everton defeated Coventry 3-1 after the Sky Blues opened the scoring.
Coventry were denied penalties for a James Tarkowski hair pull and a foul on Taiwo Awoniyi.

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Coventry manager Frank Lampard criticized VAR after three key decisions went against his side during their 3-1 Premier League defeat to Everton on Friday night. Coventry initially opened the scoring, but Everton rallied to secure the victory at Goodison Park amid several controversial officiating moments.

Lampard argued that James Tarkowski should have conceded a penalty for pulling Caleb Yirenkyi's hair, while another penalty appeal on Taiwo Awoniyi was judged to be outside the box. Additionally, Coventry contested Thierno Barry's second goal for Everton over a potential handball, but VAR upheld the on-field decision.

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