Over two-thirds of respondents in a YouGov survey believe VAR has made the Premier League less enjoyable to watch. A poll last month of 1,396 adults who regularly watch Premier League football found that 67 per cent 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. Matt Smith, lead data researcher at YouGov, said: “VAR has undoubtedly left its mark on the Premier League this season, with almost every manager’s post-match interview featuring grumbles about its decisions. “New YouGov research shows that not only do a majority of Premier League viewers think that VAR is working badly, they also say that it’s ruining their enjoyment too.

Source: Express February 04, 2020 12:22 UTC