VAR had mixed reactions when it was called into play during the Russia World Cup this summer, and now the domestic season is back underway, many are wondering whether it will be used in the Premier League.There have been a number of changes to the rules in the English top flight – here is what you need to know.
Is VAR being used in the Premier League?
VAR is not being used in England’s top flight despite it’s presence in Russia.
Last April, Premier League clubs voted against the technology being used in the 2018/19 season.
The decision saw two-thirds of the clubs vote against using VAR, feeling that further trials were necessary before it could be introduced.
A statement issued after the vote said that “further improvements” were needed including the “communications inside the stadium and for those following at home and around the world.”
Clubs will have to vote again ahead of the 2019/20 season and it will be used in selected FA Cup and Carabao Cup games this year.
How does goal-line technology work?
Goal-line technology was introduced to the Premier League at the beginning of the 2013/14 season.
It uses seven camera per goal to detect whether the ball crossed the line or not.
The decision to bring in the technology was again voted for by the clubs.
What new rules have been brought in for the 2018/19 season?
Manager behaviour– Managers will be penalised if they have to be consistently warned by referees (however they will not receive yellow/red cards like in the EFL). Four warnings from the referee will see a manager receive a one-match ban, eight warnings = two-match bans, etc up to 16 in which managers would receive an FA misconduct ban.
Technology in the technical area– Coaching staff are now allowed to use technology in the technical area to show tactic videos and analyse data but it cannot be used to argue about decisions
Suspensions– Cautions are now specific to the competition but red cards apply across all competitions
No extra-time in League Cup – Matches which finish in a draw after 90 minutes will go straight to a penalty shoot out.
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VAR made its debut in French Ligue 1 during Marseille’s season-opening 4-0 home win over Toulouse on Friday night as Dimitri Payet scord a brace.
Video assistant referee technology has been introduced to France’s top flight this season and made its bow in the first half at the Stade Velodrome.
It was used for a penalty award in Marseille’s favour, and former West Ham star Payet stepped up to put his team ahead on the stroke of half-time.
The penalty was eventually given following handball by Toulouse’s Kelvin Amian, and the visitors could have few complaints at falling behind following an opening 45 minutes that Marseille dominated.
Payet, who missed France’s World Cup triumph through injury, opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time and added his second just after the hour mark at the Stade Velodrome.
Valere Germain slotted home the third in the 89th minute before Florent Thauvin added the fourth in injury time to secure a comfortable three points on a night which saw the World Cup trophy shown off to the crowd who also warmly welcomed back their world champion players Adil Rami and Steeve Mandanda.
The Ligue de Football Professionnel had announced that video assistant referees (VAR) will be used in Ligue 1 from next season.
VAR was trialled in France in the Ligue 1 relegation play-off at the end of last season, while the technology is already in use in the Bundesliga.