PREMIER LEAGUE clubs have voted to KEEP VAR.
Wolves brought forward a proposal to ditch video technology after a series of high-profile errors.
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But their bid was unsuccessful as 19 teams voted against them, although clubs did push for improvements to be made.
A statement confirmed: “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.
“As part of thorough discussions at the Annual General Meeting, it was agreed that PGMOL, the Premier League and clubs all have important roles to play in improving the system and its reputation.”
The Premier League’s proposals mainly centre around fan experience with promises to cut delays to the game and better communication.
Chiefs have also agreed to improve training to ensure there are fewer human errors.
VAR was introduced in the Premier League from the start of the 2019/20 season.
The current campaign has seen multiple flashpoints caused by the use of video assistant referees.
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Liverpool wrongly had a goal disallowed in their controversial loss to Tottenham in September.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest have written letters of complaint to the PGMOL.
Forest even publicly questioned the appointment of VAR Stuart Attwell after their defeat to Everton last month.
Clubs in Sweden recently voted against introducing VAR to the country’s top-flight.
Premier League’s six-point VAR plan
Maintaining a high threshold for VAR intervention to deliver greater consistency and less interruptions to the flow of the game.
Reducing delays to the game, primarily through the introduction of semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) and the maintained high threshold for VAR intervention.
Improving fan experience through a reduction in the delays, in-stadium announcements from referees after a post-VAR change of decision and where possible, an enhanced offering of big screen replays to include all VAR interventions.
Working with PGMOL on the implementation of more robust VAR training to improve consistency, including an emphasis on speed of process while preserving accuracy.
Increasing transparency and communication around VAR – including expanded communications from Premier League Match Centre and through broadcast programming such as Match Officials Mic’d Up.
The delivery of a fan and stakeholder VAR communication campaign, which will seek to further clarify VAR’s role in the game to participants and supporters.
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