Premier League clubs have approved VAR for next season

[JamieMCFC]

Video assistant referees are set to be used in the Premier League next season, after clubs agreed in principle to the move.

The Premier League will now make a formal request to the International Football Association Board and Fifa.

VAR was used at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, is used in Italy and Germany's top divisions, and has been used in some FA Cup and Carabao Cup games.

The Premier League has been carrying out "non-live" trials this season.

In April, Premier League clubs voted against the introduction of VAR for the 2018-19 season.

There have been growing calls for VAR to be introduced into the English top flight for several years.

On Saturday, Southampton forward Charlie Austin called for a change after he was denied a goal for offside against Watford, a decision he called a "joke" during a passionate post-match interview.

Saints manager manager Mark Hughes added: "All the major sports have video reviews and for some reason the Premier League, which is watched all around the world, is still in the dark ages."

VAR has been trialled regularly in a "non-live environment" in the Premier League this season, although match officials have not been contacted by those conducting the trials.

Clubs were given an update on the trials at a meeting on Thursday.

A statement from the Premier League said its testing programme would continue for the rest of the season, "with a continued emphasis on those Saturday afternoons which have several matches being played concurrently".

How VAR decisions are communicated to fans in the stadium will also be addressed.

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[bigblue]

All in the execution. I fully expect many decisions against City to get completely ignored, just like they are today when it comes to replays on TV.

[Mase]

Liverpool would be 10th if VAR was already here.

[stevefromdonny]

Liverpool would be 10th if VAR was already here.

dont worry they will be next year

[Green & Blue]

This has to be good news for us. Happy it’s finally going ahead.

[mr_nool]

All it took was Raheem kicking a divot in the Champions League.

[Plain Speaking]

In theory, great! As long as the officials running VAR are competent and neutral, the officials on the field need help the game is so fast.

[Mase]

All it took was Raheem kicking a divot in the Champions League.

100% this. Pricks.

[zuricity]

All it took was Raheem kicking a divot in the Champions League.

100% this. Pricks.

a small stumble for man, a giant stumble for Var.

[RobertLod]

In theory, great! As long as people are enjoying these weight loss pills and the officials running VAR are competent and neutral, the officials on the field need help the game is so fast.

That's a big 'if' though. I'm hoping they will be, but the skeptic in me is...skeptical. haha

[Justified logic]

Expect some wonky decisions.

[sheblue]

Overall I think its a good idea.

[Chinners]

Another nail in the coffin for me . . . football debate will be non existent in the not too distant future once this beds down.

[mr_nool]

Another nail in the coffin for me . . . football debate will be non existent in the not too distant future once this beds down.

You're in a cheerful mood today, mate

[Foreverinbluedreams]

Another nail in the coffin for me . . . football debate will be non existent in the not too distant future once this beds down.

World Cup final, was it right to award the penalty for handball?

Good to see you posting now show us your bollox.

[Nigels Tackle]

Another nail in the coffin for me . . . football debate will be non existent in the not too distant future once this beds down.

we'll still be able to discuss players mistakes...

[Nickyboy]

Another nail in the coffin for me . . . football debate will be non existent in the not too distant future once this beds down.

There was still mass debate during the world cup - just means referee mistakes don't cost teams - like us vs dippers in chumps league last season

[Saul Goodman]

Good. Nothing bad can come of this.

[Nigels Tackle]

with var we'd be on at least 34 points - possibly 36 depending on what they team behind the scenes made of lovren's challenge on aguero in the 1st half of the dippers game...

[sheblue]

Another nail in the coffin for me . . . football debate will be non existent in the not too distant future once this beds down.

If only we had VAR in the champions league QF last season.
I would have gladly parked the debate for the justice.