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Forest Lodge PGMOL Complaint Over Man City Defeat as FA Opens Inquiry

VAR’s clear-and-obvious threshold underpins the on-field decisions Nottingham Forest are contesting.

Overview

  • Nottingham Forest have asked PGMOL to share the officials’ VAR audio from key moments in their 2-1 loss to Manchester City at the City Ground.
  • The club has filed a formal complaint to PGMOL over referee Robert Jones’ handling of two incidents: the 83rd-minute winning goal and a potential second yellow card for Ruben Dias.
  • The FA has confirmed it will review Forest’s public statement, and Sean Dyche is expected to be asked for his observations before any disciplinary action is considered.
  • VAR checked the late goal and did not overturn the on-field decision under the clear-and-obvious error standard, a stance supported by former official Darren Cann.
  • Forest are 17th in the Premier League, five points above the relegation zone, adding pressure to their push for greater transparency on officiating.