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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Paul MacInnes

Premier League reveals waiting time for VAR decisions soared last season

The big screen relays that VAR are checking Luis Díaz’s goal for offside during the match between Tottenham and Liverpool last season
The Premier League attributes VAR delays to officials taking longer to ensure correct decisions. Photograph: Marc Atkins/Getty Images

The Premier League has admitted to clubs that video assistant referee delays grew by more than 50% last season as it plans to confirm a video refereeing “improvement plan” at its annual general meeting on Thursday.

The AGM in Harrogate will be a combustible and consequential event, with a vote on Wolves’ proposal to scrap VAR one of several divisive topics under discussion. The gathering also comes just days before the Premier League is to defend against a legal claim brought by the champions, Manchester City.

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