“VAR alterations are on the horizon following the Premier League’s acknowledgment of prolonged delays by the video assistant referee, news that will bring joy to Manchester City and Manchester United supporters.
“Premier League’s Chief Football Officer, Tony Scholes, has acknowledged the necessity for future enhancements to VAR, along with addressing potential changes that could impact Manchester United and Manchester City.
Scholes has conceded that VAR deliberations are excessively time-consuming and diminish the in-stadium experience for fans, while also recognizing an excess of checks. These remarks from the Premier League’s top official follow the league’s admission of an inability to confirm the introduction of semi-automatic offside technology for the upcoming season.
While expressing his belief that VAR has largely been a successful addition to the Premier League, with the rate of correct decisions rising from 82 percent to 96 percent, Scholes conceded that adjustments would indeed be implemented.