Premier League to use semi-automated offside technology from next season

A big screen displays a VAR review message with a no goal for offside during the Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion match at The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain on April 26, 2023. — Reuters

The Premier League will use AI-based player tracking technology to make offside calls from next season in a move that should reduce the time it takes officials to reach their decisions.

England’s top-division clubs announced Thursday they reached a unanimous decision on the introduction of semi-automated offside technology, saying the new system is set to be launched during the first half of the season.