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 …

Mar 3, 2018 · 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 …

Aug 14, 2024 · All red cards awarded in the Premier League are automatically checked by the VAR. The VAR also checks for possible red-card incidents for which the on-field referee has awarded a yellow card or no card at all.

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.

Nov 14, 2019 · Ensuring the pace and tempo of Premier League football remains an important focus for clubs. The core principles of VAR were reiterated. These are minimum interference for maximum benefit, maintaining the pace and tempo of Premier League football and correcting clear and obvious on-field errors.

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.

Aug 14, 2024 · All penalties awarded in the Premier League are automatically checked by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), who will also check for possible penalties not awarded by the on-field referee.

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.