Premier League rules on what happens if VAR and goal line technology fails during match
dailystar.co.ukArsenal's clash against Leeds delayed for over half an hour due to a power cut (in this day and age? Well, I never), it got us wondering: What would actually happen if VAR or goal line technology failed during a match?Both systems went down as Elland Road's tech wizards flicked the on/off switch a couple of times to reboot everything as 37,000 fans inside the stadium twiddled their thumbs in tedious anticipation.Rather than do the same, we thought we'd scour through the Premier League's official rule book to find out exactly how things would play out should technology go t*ts up mid-match.
Here's what we learned.READ MORE: Leeds vs Arsenal suspended after two minutes of game and players leave pitchMatches will essentially be expected to continue as normal in the event of a technological mishap.
Should goal line technology fail, responsibility will be on the linesman to make any necessary judgement call - as was the case when Sheffield United were denied a clear goal against Aston Villa in 2020, with the goal-line technology system failing."For the avoidance of doubt, a league match shall proceed even if goal line technology is unavailable for part or all of it.
The referee’s decision as to whether a goal has been scored shall be final," the Premier League handbook reads.Has the introduction of technology made football better or worse?
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