VAR will remain in the Premier League despite a huge rumours saying it can be scraped soon. Fabrizio Romano has reported that teams were asked to vote regarding keeping VAR or scraping it. 19 out of 20 clubs have voted in favour of keeping it as Wolves were the only club that was against the decision system. So VAR will be in existence in the PL for the 2024/25 season.
Despite rumors suggesting the potential eradication of VAR (Video Assistant Referee) in the Premier League, it has been confirmed that the technology will remain in use for the 2024/25 season. Renowned football journalist posted reports that a vote was conducted among Premier League clubs to decide the fate of VAR. 19 clubs including Liverpool and Manchester United who seemed to be disappointed by its decision numerous times voted in favor of retaining the system, with Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves) being the sole voice.
The decision to keep VAR says the league’s commitment to utilizing technology to enhance decision-making accuracy and fairness in matches. Introduced in the 2019/20 season, VAR has been a subject of intense debate among fans, players, and experts. While it aims to reduce clear and obvious errors, its implementation has faced criticism regarding consistency and the time taken to review decisions.
Wolves’ opposition highlights the ongoing divide in opinions about VAR’s impact on the game. Critics speaks that it disrupts the flow of matches.
