VAR
will not be introduced to the Premier League next season after the clubs
agreed on Friday that more testing is required.
The decision was made at a Premier League shareholders meeting in London,
when all 20 member clubs voted.
In a statement, the Premier League said: "Premier League clubs have today
agreed to continue advanced testing of Video Assistant Referees (VAR)
throughout Season 2018/19.
"The decision came after comprehensive discussions regarding the progress
made in VAR trials in English football, and key learnings from the many
competitions using it elsewhere.
"The clubs recognised and are grateful for the substantial developments made
by PGMOL Managing Director Mike Riley and his team.
"The clubs agreed that advanced testing will continue to the end of Season
2018/19 to make further improvements to the system, especially around
communication inside the stadium and for those following at home and around
the world.
"The Premier League will also be asking for VAR to be used more extensively
in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup in Season 2018/19."
The VAR system has been used in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup this season, but
the live trials have been surrounded by controversy, mainly over a lack of
communication in the decision-making process for fans in the stadium.
Supporters have been left bewildered while games have been stopped for long
periods of time while decisions were being made.
The announcement comes a day after UEFA confirmed they would not be
fast-tracking the system in either the Champions League or the Europa League
next season.
VAR is already being used in some leagues, including the Bundesliga, and
will be at the World Cup in Russia this summer.
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