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Fulham Seek PGMOL Explanation After VAR Clears Wirtz Offside Call Under 5cm Tolerance

The goal stands because the Premier League’s semi‑automated offside applies a 5cm margin of error that can award marginal decisions to attackers.

PGMOL Defends Decision to Disallow Van Dijk Goal as VAR Audio Released