5 incidents where VAR could have helped officials this season.

Last month the Premier League confirmed clubs have agreed for VAR to be used from next season however that won't help teams that have been denied points that could cost them relegation or a place in the Champions League this campaign.

Following Newcastle United's 2-1 loss, at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday, Rafael Benítez called for VAR to be "fast-tracked" after his side were denied a penalty and had DeAndre Yedlin sent off.

"If you see the incidents today, it's so obvious, the red card and the elbow in the face of Ayoze Perez. We need VAR right now," he added.

Benítez is not the only manager who has suffered from the lack of VAR, below are five more that have voiced their displeasure.

5. Everton Vs. Watford (December 2018)

Richarlison gave Everton the lead against his former club but during the build up to the goal, Theo Walcott was blatantly offside as he passed to Andre Gomes who cut the ball back to the Brazilian.

The game finished 2-2, Everton equalised in stoppage time, but Watford can feel hard done by as the Toffee's first goal should have been ruled out.

After the game, Watford manager, Javi Gracia said, "I prefer not to say anything about the referees. If VAR was ready the result would have been different."

The win would have sent the Hornets 8th in the league, on the same points as their opponents, but they are 12th.

4. Liverpool Vs. Fulham (November 2018)

Fulham were bottom of the Premier League heading into this match and would need good fortune if they were going to take any points from Anfield - a ground where they had only won once at since 2012.

They thought they had taken the lead, through Aleksander Mitrovic, but his header was incorrectly disallowed for offside.

To make things worse, Mohamed Salah scored from the quickly taken free-kick, just 13 seconds after the away side had the ball in the Reds net.

Xherden Shaqiri added a second as Fulham struggled to get back into the game.

On Mitrovic's 'goal', Fulham's manager Slavisa Jokanovic said,"When I check the clip now it's Robinson who hasn't done a good enough job to squeeze up and my player is onside.

"In one moment, a crucial moment, instead of 1-0 up we're 1-0 down."

Jurgen Klopp admitted his side were “lucky” to have Mitrovic's 'goal' chalked off but that didn't help Jokanovic who was sacked three day later.

3. Crystal Palace Vs. Arsenal (October 2018)

The Eagles were flying after a penalty from skipper Luka Milivojevic, on the stroke off half-time had give them the lead, but Arsenal fought back with a great free-kick from Granit Xhaka.

With the games finely poised, Alexandre Lacazette did his best Diego Maradona impression to glance the ball into the path of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who gave the visitors the lead.

The game ended 2-2, Milivojevic scored another penalty, but Palace saw this a two points dropped thanks to a refereeing error.

When asked if Arsenal's second goal should have been ruled out, Palace manager Roy Hodgson replied, "I think so, absolutely. 

"Especially when, from my position on the bench, our players were complaining about the handball involved."

2. Liverpool Vs. Manchester City (October 2018)

Both teams were unbeaten going into this game, level on 19 points, and they cancelled each other out in a tight contest.

These games are usually defined on fine margins and when Dejan Lovren bundled over Sergio Aguero in the penalty area, City should have been awarded a penalty however referee Martin Atkinson waved play on.

The Citizens did get a penalty later on, Riyad Mahrez skied it but it was the spot-kick that wasn't given that irritated Pep Guardiola.

"I would not like to speak about the referees, about the decisions," he said.

If Manchester City lose out on the league by two points, Guardiola may not be as diplomatic.

1. Southampton Vs. Watford (November 2018)

Perhaps the most controversial reaction to a decision this season occurred at St. Mary's when Southampton were denied a perfectly good goal by referee's assistant Harry Lennard.

The Saints were winless in seven games but were ahead, thanks to Manolo Gabbiadini, when Charlie Austin thought he double their lead.

However Jose Holebas equalised with nine minutes remaining and the game ended all square.

The fireworks went off after the match when Mark Hughes blamed his teams draw on a “bad mistake” from the match officials.

A furious Austin added, "It's ridiculous, they shouldn't be in the game. We scored a perfectly good goal make it 2-0, the game's done and dusted, we win the game."

5 memorable manager reactions to seeing their team win.

Divock Origi's 96th minute winner against Everton, that secured Liverpool a 1-0 win against their bitter rivals, prompted wild scenes at Anfield - mainly from his manager Jurgen Klopp.

The German, who ran onto the pitch to celebrate with his goalkeeper Alisson, later apologised to his Everton counterpart for his actions.

However he was charged with misconduct by the Football Association, which he accepted along with a £8,000 fine.

From pitch invasions to running down the touchline, here are five times managers gave us unforgettable celebrations.

5. Antonio Conte (Italy Vs. Spain – June 2016)

Italy were 1-0 up thanks to a goal from Giorgio Chiellini but were under pressure as Spain pushed for an equaliser, in the Euro 2016 Round of 16 tie.

Antonio Conte's team were holding on and managed to double their lead, through Graziano Pelle, in second-half stoppage time.

That goal prompted an outpour of emotions from Conte, who embraced his back room staff and climbed the dugout like he was about to do pull-ups in the gym.

Italy went out to Germany in the next round however Conte left a lasting impression on the tournament due to his touchline antics.



4. Luis Enrique (Barcelona Vs. Paris Saint-Germain – March 2017)

Barcelona were on the brink of elimination from the Champions League, after losing 4-0 Parc des Princes, but staged a remarkable comeback to level the tie with Neymer scoring in the 88th and 90th minute.

However the Catalan's were still going out thanks to Edinson Cavani's away goal but Sergi Roberto scored in the 95th minute to send them through to the quarter-finals.

Luis Enrique could not contain himself and ran onto the pitch to embrace his players.  

Sliding on his bum, Enrique somehow managed to injure himself during the emotional celebrations.

“I left some ligaments on the pitch but it was worth it,” he admitted.

 

3. Alex Ferguson (Manchester United Vs. Sheffield Wednesday – April 1993) 

The game where 'Fergie Time' began and helped Manchester United towards their first league title in 26 years. 

Before the match, United were a point behind Aston Villa and things were looking bleak after a John Sheridan penalty put the away side 1-0 up.  

With four minutes left, United captain Steve Bruce equalised from a Denis Irwin corner to bring United level.

As the game drew towards a frustrating conclusion for the Red Devils, Bruce popped up again in the 96th minute, heading in a cross from his centre-back partner Gary Pallister.

Alex Ferguson leaped with joy on the touchline, while his assistant, Brian Kidd sunk to his knees on the Old Trafford turf.

2. Graeme Souness (Fenerbahce Vs. Galatasaray – April 1996)

The Istanbul derby is infamous for being one of the most passionate matches in European football.

Graeme Souness, who was know as a hard man during his playing career, hadn't changed much as a manager as he almost caused a riot at the end of the Turkish Cup final between the Istanbul giant's.

After guiding Galatasaray to victory, on Feberbache's home ground, Souness sprinted towards the centre circle and planted a Galatasary flag into the pitch.

The fact Souness had the audacity to do this showed what type of man he is and when asked to explain his outrageous actions, he said, "When I went there one of their vice-presidents had asked 'what are Galatasaray doing by signing a cripple?'

"I saw this guy's face, I thought 'I'll show you who's a cripple' and it wasn't the smartest thing I've ever done."

He added, "When I planted it and turned around, I realised there were a number of fans trying to get onto to the pitch, I managed to get out relatively scot-free."

1. Jose Mourinho (Manchester United Vs. Porto – March 2004)

He wasn't know as the 'Special One' yet but Jose Mourinho's celebrations at Old Trafford here where certainly in that category. 

Porto were heading out of the Champions League after Paul Scholes had put the host in front on the night.

With United head through on away goals, they lost 2-1 in Porto, Tim Howard parried a simple free-kick into the path of Costinha, who made no mistake from six yards. 

United were eliminated and Mourinho jumped from the dugout and ran down the touchline like as man possessed, joining his players as they celebrated in the corner of Old Trafford. 

Porto won the Champions League and Mourinho took over at Chelsea two months later, the rest is history.