VAR here to stay but facing possible changes, says Premier League chief


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 05 Feb 2020

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - February 2, 2020 The VAR screen shows that a penalty has been awarded to Manchester City Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

(Reuters) - Premier League clubs will consider making changes to the way VAR reviews are used from next season, the league’s new CEO Richard Masters said.

The use of VAR, introduced for this campaign in England’s top division, has been a source of constant controversy and criticism. A survey by pollsters YouGov reported on Tuesday that six out of 10 fans felt the system was working badly.

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