It has been confirmed that referees will announce the outcome of VAR reviews during next week’s Carabao Cup semi-final first legs.
This is the first time this will happen in English football.
However, it will only come into play when the referee has visited the pitchside monitor for subjective overturns.
It will also be used for factual interventions for offside and accidental handball by the goal scorer.
But a check for a red card or a penalty will not be explained by the referee if the VAR sticks with the on-field decision.
“The new pilot forms part of PGMOL’s [Professional Game Match Officials Limited] broader commitment to transparency and embracing technological advancements for the benefit of match officials and fans,” the English Football League, EFL, said in a statement on Monday.
Arsenal host Newcastle on Tuesday, January 7, while Liverpool are away to Tottenham 24 hours later.
The second legs will be played at the start of February.
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