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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Semi-automated offside aid for VAR to be trialled in FA Cup fifth round

It is hoped that semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) will speed up VAR offside decisions.
It is hoped that semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) will speed up VAR offside decisions. Photograph: MI News/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

Semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) is to be trialled in the FA Cup fifth round next month with a view to it being introduced in the Premier League before the end of the season.

The Guardian has learned that the Football Association has agreed to run an experiment with the new technology, which has been delayed because of teething problems in the testing process.

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