What's in the Weekend Boxset?

This weekend, technology robbed us of the greatest FA Cup comeback in living memory, with the unforgiving VAR offside lines denying Coventry City a 121st minute winner in their semi-final against Manchester United after being 3-0 down.

And when it wasn't shattering dreams, the objectivity of those using it to officiate was being called into quesion. Nottingham Forest have demanded that referees who admit a fondness for clubs they believe are “contextual rivals” should recuse themselves from officiating, after self-confessed Luton fan Stuart Attwell failed to overturn three decisions in last weekend's defeat at Everton.

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What's in the Weekend Boxset?

With a fifth Champions League spot for the Premier League off the table, the North London derby and Villa match against Chelsea have become key fixtures in the battle to grab fourth spot. Chelsea's women have the chance to complete a famous win over Barcelona, going into the home leg of their Champions League semi-final a goal up. Get our FREE weekly newsletter in your email by signing up to the Weekend Boxset today.