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Premier League Votes Overwhelmingly to Retain VAR with Planned Enhancements

Despite criticism, clubs agree to keep VAR and introduce semi-automated offside technology next season.

A VAR check for possible offside on a goal scored by Nottingham Forest's Willy Boly against Chelsea earlier this year.
Referee Sam Barrott checks the pitch-side video assistant referee screen to review a yellow card given to Raúl Jiménez of Fulham during the Premier League match against Newcastle United on December 16, 2023.
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Overview

  • Wolverhampton Wanderers were the only club to vote against retaining VAR.
  • Six key areas for improvement were identified, including reducing delays and increasing transparency.
  • Semi-automated offside technology will be introduced to speed up offside decisions.
  • Referees will make in-stadium announcements to explain VAR decision changes.
  • A communication campaign will be launched to clarify VAR's role to fans and stakeholders.