GETTY VAR will be in use at the Carabao Cup final today Video technology in English club football has been trialled since Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace’s third-round FA Cup clash at the Amex Stadium on January 8. The idea, to cut out obvious errors in games, has however caused widespread controversy since its introduction as the Premier League weigh up whether it should be adopted for the 2018-19 season. VAR adds a fifth member to the refereeing team whose role is to review decisions through live video footage and remains in constant communication with the main official to pick up on any incorrect calls. But the confusion caused by VAR, including leaving supporters in the...
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