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.

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.