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Laurie Martin

Premier League slammed for technology problems as Leeds United vs Arsenal game suffers big delay

A power cut delaying a Premier League fixture doesn't happen too often. But that's what happened at Elland Road between Leeds United and Arsenal.

The game was halted just a minute after it got underway due to a power cut at the ground. That meant that VAR and goal line technology weren't working, while the officials couldn't communicate with each other via their ear pieces.

Many supporters wanted to see the game continue, but the issue highlighted how reliant the modern game is on technology. Before it was confirmed that the whole stadium was affected by the power cut and it appeared to be a technological issue, Clinton Morrison slammed the halting of the match.

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