Everton

We take a look at the weekend's big VAR talking points, with a host of penalty decisions taking centre stage.

VAR review: This was a simple VAR decision. But as well as being a case of clear and obvious, the other important consideration is the change in application explained by PGMOL boss Mike Riley at the start of the season. In Sorensen's case, that would have been the second caution and therefore a red anyway. If the VAR had advised there should be a penalty to Everton, then the red card to Branthwaite would have been cancelled. Of course, intent isn't relevant with Zouma on Jesus either, but it's the consequence of the contact that is important. Unfortunately for the 19-year-old, that he didn't mean to foul Ivan Toney doesn't matter where a red card for DOGSO is concerned. As for the red card to Branthwaite, the VAR checked that the dismissal was correct but it was never going to get overturned. Of course, not every foul leading to a penalty should be a yellow card, but Sorensen was fortunate. If the VAR believes this description fits the replays, he will not advise the referee he has made a mistake. Also, it was decided there was no mistake in showing the red card to Branthwaite for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity (DOGSO). What happened: The score was goalless when Ashley Barnes and Davinson Sanchez challenged for a bouncing ball. VAR review: Taken in isolation, it's doubtful that the Richarlison incident would have been talked about quite so much.