Premier League clubs are set to vote on whether to scrap video assistant referees (VAR) following a proposal from Wolves.
The use of technology has angered some clubs, but the league believes it is effective in rooting out decisions and is being improved.
A Premier League The spokesperson said: “The Premier League can confirm that it will facilitate a discussion on VAR with our clubs at its annual general meeting next month.
“Clubs have the right to present proposals at shareholder meetings and we recognize the concerns and issues surrounding the use of VAR.
“However, the league fully supports the use of VAR and remains committed, alongside PGMOL [Professional Game Match Officials Limited]to make continuous improvements to the system for the benefit of the game and fans.”
VAR has been in place in the Premier League since 2019 and is used across Europe’s top leagues – although Sweden recently opted out of its introduction.
There have been concerns about long delays to Premier League games caused by VAR checks and on-field reviews by referees of on-screen incidents.
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Matches regularly exceed 90 minutes, with some lasting more than 100 minutes.
Referees can postpone video replays for scenarios such as goal checking, penalties and straight red cards.
Semi-automatic impediments are coming to reduce delays in verifying decisions.
However, the Wolves entered the resolution after experiencing several controversial officiating decisions this season.
They warned that the decision review system was “undermining the value of the Premier League’s brand” and added in a statement: “The introduction of VAR in 2019/20 was a decision taken in good faith and in the best interests of football and the Premier League. in your heart.
“However, it has led to numerous unintended negative consequences that are damaging the relationship between fans and football and undermining the value of the Premier League brand.
“The decision to table the resolution came after careful consideration and with the utmost respect for the Premier League, PGMOL and our fellow competitors.”
They said they didn’t want to assign blame, but the price paid for a “small increase in accuracy” was at odds with the “spirit of our game.”
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