MNC: Has VAR gone too far? - a podcast by BBC Radio 5 live

Mark Chapman is joined by Micah Richards, Chris Sutton & Rory Smith for the Monday Night Club as we look back on perhaps the biggest refereeing controversy of them all since the introduction of VAR in the Premier League.

We debate what should happen next to ensure better decisions are made - is it time for referees to be hooked up to microphones like other sports? Or should officials have to explain their decisions to the media?

As Manchester United failed to score against a so-called "big-6" rival once again this season, is Bruno Fernandes in contention for player of the year accolades? Or does he need to have a greater impact in the bigger games?

And after a starring role in which he scored twice in their four-nil win over Burnley, have Tottenham finally unlocked the Gareth Bale of old?

TOPICS:

03:12: What on earth happened at the Hawthorns? Debate on Lee Mason's decision to disallow Lewis Dunk's goal against West Brom.

08:00: VAR in football, its impact, implementation and is it damaging football?

17:00: Should referees be recorded via microphone during games or have to explain their decisions?

25:30: Manchester United fail to score against a fellow "big-6" rival once again.

28:00: Debate on Bruno Fernandes in big games and his credentials for the Player of the Year awards.

38:37: Has the real Gareth Bale finally stood up for Spurs?

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