Pitchside monitors are now being used by referees in the Premier LeagueMore than two-thirds of Premier League fans believe the video assistant referee has made the game less enjoyable, says a YouGov survey. VAR has been at the centre of a number of controversial decisions since it was introduced to the league this season. "Almost every manager's post-match interview featuring grumbles about [VAR] decisions," said lead data researcher Matt Smith. A poll last month of 1,396 adults who regularly watch Premier League football found that 67% felt matches were now less enjoyable since the introduction of VAR. Currently the advice to Premier League officials is to use these sparingly and trust in the guidance of the VAR, with a view to making a quicker decision.

Source: BBC February 04, 2020 15:33 UTC