Published 14:53 IST, December 11th 2019
Premier League to make new changes to VAR; introduce Hawk-Eye
Premier League are planning to introduce radical changes to VAR. They'll be displaying more information on the decisions being made by the VAR officials.
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Premier League are on verge of introducing certain changes to Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system. According to reports, Premier League have commissioned Hawk-Eye in a bid to inform spectators about techlogy. It is believed that main idea is to provide more written information on screens in stiums.
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New changes would display more details on decisions being me
changes in VAR would allow fans to kw about every detail on decisions being me by officials. An example of this can be understood as, inste of text reing "Checking Goal", screen will display a mess saying "Checking Goal, Possible Offside." se changes are likely to be discussed in meeting that will take place on Friday, December 13, 2019.
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VAR changes likely to be introduced from December 21, 2019
It is believed that changes would be effective from as early as December 21, 2019. Screens will display incidents of overturned decisions, but will t display replays until decision is me by officials. However, teams like Manchester United and Liverpool would t be able to introduce changes. Old Trafford and Anfield do t have big screens, making it difficult for implementation.
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Arsene Wenger expects Liverpool and Manchester United to resolve screen issue
Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has declared that two clubs must sort this out. Wenger was recently appointed as Fifa's Chief of Global Football Development. While speaking to media, Wenger said that Manchester United and Liverpool do t have giant screens and expected that clubs resolve this issue in future.
VAR was introduced in Premier League in 2019-20 season
Premier League h introduced VAR for first time this season. VAR takes a look at goals, penalties and straight red cards. This is possible even if on-field referee has t asked for a review. on-field referee can also refer to VAR if y are t sure of an incident y have seen.
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13:20 IST, December 11th 2019