Aug 14, 2024 · The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was introduced in the 2019/20 Premier League season after the clubs voted unanimously in November 2018 to have the system. All 380 Premier League fixtures in a season have a VAR who works alongside an Assistant VAR constantly monitoring a match.

Jun 6, 2024 · Premier League clubs today voted in favour of continuing to operate VAR in the Premier League. While VAR produces more accurate decision-making, it was agreed that improvements should be made for the benefit of the game and supporters.

Aug 17, 2024 · This season the Premier League is introducing a term, “Referee's Call”, when communicating about VAR. Can you explain? Tony Scholes: One of the difficulties around VAR for the last couple of years is the lack of clarity as to …

Aug 14, 2024 · How VAR will be different in the Premier League this season Premier League clubs voted unanimously in April to introduce semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) into the competition from the 2024/25 season.

At the Annual General Meeting on 6 August 2020, the Premier League's Shareholders unanimously approved the use of VAR, in line with the full FIFA VAR protocol, for a second season. There are five key areas that highlight the differences in implementation of …

Jun 1, 2020 · With Video Assistant Referees (VAR) being used in the Premier League, we answer key questions. What is VAR? Every Premier League fixture has a Video Assistant Referee (VAR), a qualified referee who watches the match via a number of screens and can view slow-motion replays, enabling them to advise the on-field referee.

Feb 10, 2024 · Data shows that the Video Assistant Referees (VAR) are helping match officials get more of the big decisions right but there are still areas of improvement for fans, the League’s Chief Football Officer has acknowledged.

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Aug 13, 2024 · The Premier League has launched a new X account @PLMatchCentre ahead of the start of the 2024/25 season. For the first time, the social media account will provide near-live explainers and updates on operational and officiating matters for every Premier League match.

Sep 11, 2024 · The start of the 2024/25 season saw the Premier League offer a new expanded approach to communications around refereeing and VAR. As a reminder, you can follow @PLMatchCentre on X for near-live updates from all matches.