The VAR Review: Kulusevski red card, Newcastle goal, Watford onside

VAR causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made and are they correct?

After each weekend, we take a look the most high-profile incidents and examine the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game.

With only six fixtures this weekend, due to the FA Cup semifinals, there were fewer talking points — but still a few to discuss.

— VAR's wildest moments: Alisson's two red cards in one game — How VAR has affected every Premier League club — VAR in the Premier League: Ultimate guide

What happened: The score was 0-0 in the 27th minute when Tottenham Hotspur forward Dejan Kulusevski tussled with Brighton & Hove Albion defender Marc Cucurella. As the pair separated, Kulusevski appeared to throw an elbow into the chest of his opponent without making contact. The referee, Craig Pawson, issued the Spurs player with a yellow card.

VAR decision: The VAR, Lee Mason, decided it wasn't a clear and obvious error by the referee to only show the yellow card, therefore he did not advise it should be upgraded to red.

VAR process: One of the cornerstones of the VAR process is that the VAR should not intervene if the referee's decision (in this case, a caution) could be considered as an acceptable outcome. Also, as there is a higher threshold for VAR intervention in the Premier League, it means there is less chance of a yellow card being upgraded to red if the referee has seen the incident.

VAR review: We have had a number similar incidents to this, such as Sadio Mane for Liverpool against Chelsea and Kai Havertz for Chelsea against Newcastle. In both cases, the players could be judged to have gone into the challenges too strongly with their arms and be shown a red card. As with Kulusevski,