The match between Nottingham Forest and Everton stirred controversy after a series of decisions made by the referee and VAR. The first-half decisions by the referee angered the home supporters, leading to their team falling behind to an Antoine Semenyo goal. Despite their hopes of a comeback with a header from Hwang Hee-chan, the goal was disallowed after a VAR check, causing further frustration among the home crowd.

The frustration extended to the Bournemouth team when Milos Kerkez received a straight red card following a high tackle on Matt Doherty. This decision, along with others in the match, prompted Nottingham Forest to express their disappointment and frustration with the officiating, citing multiple instances of poor decisions and penalties not given. In response, the Premier League expressed extreme disappointment with Nottingham Forest’s comments on social media, emphasizing the inappropriateness of questioning the integrity of match officials.

They announced that the Football Association (FA) would be investigating the club’s statement, and the Premier League would also conduct its own investigation in accordance with the League’s Rules. Additionally, the text includes an invitation to join a new WhatsApp community to receive daily Mirror Football content, special offers, promotions, and partner advertisements. It also provides information on how to leave the community and directs readers to the Privacy Notice for more details.