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Liverpool Stance on Premier League VAR Vote Revealed

Liverpool Stance on Premier League VAR Vote Revealed. Liverpool remains steadfast in their support for the continuation of VAR in the Premier League, even in the face of Wolves’ sensational plea to abandon the contentious technology.

Liverpool are in favour of the continued use of VAR and its improvement, according to a report.

Wolves have formally submitted a resolution to scrap the use of VAR from next season. A vote will take place on June 6 involving representatives from all 20 Premier League clubs.

The Reds were on the receiving end of one of the most high-profile officiating errors of the season, when a goal by Luis Diaz against Tottenham in October was incorrectly disallowed due to a miscommunication between referee Simon Hooper and VAR Darren England. The Press Association reports that, despite the Diaz incident, Liverpool plan to vote in favour of keeping the controversial technology.

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Premier League clubs will vote on June 6: What occurred?

Wolves’ submission will be subject to a vote at the annual general meeting between England’s top-flight clubs on June 6. According to the PA news agency, Liverpool are set to show their support for VAR although will suggest that improvements have to be made.

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Liverpool were on the receiving end of the most controversial VAR decision in Premier League history when Luis Diaz’s goal against Tottenham was wrongly disallowed for offside. A mistake in communication between on-field referee Simon Hooper and Darren England on VAR caused chaos back in October.

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Semi-automated offsides to come in: What’s next for VAR?

Although VAR is expected to remain in the top flight, Championship clubs have shown no interest in implementing the technology. Therefore, the emphasis will be on enhancing the Premier League model rather than expanding the influence of video replays. The introduction of semi-automated offside decisions is anticipated to streamline the entire process and increase efficiency.

The Premier League says it fully supports the continued use of VAR but acknowledges the need for improvements. Tony Scholes, the league’s chief football officer, admitted in February that the in-stadium experience of VAR was “nowhere near good enough”.

The league is set to trial a protocol seen at last summer’s Women’s World Cup where referees communicate the final outcome of a VAR review to fans in the stadium. Scholes said the league was also “on a journey” towards being able to broadcast live audio. Currently the laws of the game forbid it, but the league is working with the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to progress the issue.

Clubs have also agreed to implement semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) in the autumn, which, according to league sources, will reduce the average VAR check for offside by 31 seconds.

The league also highlights the increased accuracy of decisions since the introduction of VAR. In the last season before its implementation, 2018-19, the league reported that 82 per cent of ‘key match incident’ decisions were correct. With the aid of VAR, this figure has now risen to 96 per cent.

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