There were several high-profile incidents involving VAR at the weekendPremier League referees will not yet be ordered to use pitchside monitors after failing to review any incidents beside the pitch in nearly 90 games this season. It is understood the organisation in charge of Premier League referees remains comfortable that officials have yet to use the designated Referee Review Area (RRA), despite several high-profile incidents involving Video Assistant Referees (VARs) at the weekend. 1:22 The reluctance of referees to consult with pitchside monitors in VAR decisions was questioned by the Soccer Saturday panellists The reluctance of referees to consult with pitchside monitors in VAR decisions was questioned by the Soccer Saturday panellistsThe matter may be discussed at a meeting of Premier League clubs next month. VAR monitors are present at Premier League games but have yet to be usedThere have been 19 overturned decisions and more than 500 incidents checked by VARs in the Premier League this season. Football lawmakers will review how VAR has been used in global competitions during a technical advisory meeting in Zurich on Wednesday.
Source: Sky sports October 21, 2019 12:11 UTC