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Prem could change VAR
The top-flight could consider altering VAR n 2025 – when the deal with current operator Hawk-Eye ends.
Hawk-Eye has been working with the English top-flight since 2013 after providing goal-line technology.
And the Premier League agreed a new long-term contract with Hawk-Eye when VAR was introduced from the 2019/20 campaign, running until the end of 2024/25.
However, amid recent VAR controversies, top-flight chiefs are now considering changing company at the end of the deal.
The Mail claims there are fears that Hawk-Eye’s tech does not apply as smoothly to football as it does to other sports.
It’s now reckoned that rival tech companies are preparing pitches to take the next VAR contract.
Man Utd’s upcoming fixtures
Erik ten Hag has a lot of work to do after another dismal defeat.
Man United can get back to winning ways against relegation candidates Luton this weekend.
But they have some tough fixtures on the horizon, including trips to Galatasaray and Newcastle before playing host to Chelsea.
Will Ten Hag still be in charge for December’s games against Bayern Munich and Liverpool?
Ten Hag backs Rashford to rediscover form
Erik ten Hag is convinced Marcus Rashford will come good again despite his difficult season hitting a new low in midweek.
Asked how he feels about Rashford’s campaign so far, Ten Hag said: “I think he is not happy.
“We are not happy. He has high expectations for himself and in this moment he is not in his best form.
“I know he will be back and when the team is playing better, he will play better and score goals. I am confident in that.”
Horror Man Utd stats illustrate struggles
Shocking stats show that Manchester United have been of the worst home sides in the Premier League this season.
The Red Devils are enduring an awful campaign under Erik ten Hag, winning just six of their 11 games so far.
United already have a negative goal difference as they sit eighth in the table.
But it’s their home fans at Old Trafford who are truly suffering.
Boffins at Offers.Bet have revealed stats showing that United’s home form is the second-worst in the entire league.
The Red Devils have played six games at the Theatre of Dreams so far this season, winning three and losing three.
In total, fans present have watched United trail across 354 minutes of action.
Postecoglou claims third Manager of the Month award
Ange Postecoglou has made history after winning yet another Premier League Manager of the Month award.
The Spurs boss has been given the award for the month of October after his team won all three of their league matches.
Tottenham secured victories over Luton Town, Fulham and Crystal Palace to end October sat on top of the league table.
And Postecoglou adds his latest trophy to the ones he took home for August and September.
The Aussie gaffer has now made history as the first manager to receive the award in all of the first three months of a Premier League season.
And despite only arriving in North London this summer he is just ONE more award off matching the amount won by three time Premier League winner Jose Mourinho.
Taylor made wrong call after demotion
Referee Anthony Taylor made the wrong decision giving Preston North End a penalty against Coventry City, the EFL confirms.
After being dropped from top-flight English football Taylor is set to return to officiate at the Chelsea v Manchester City game on Sunday.
On Saturday, Taylor refereed Preston North End’s 3-2 win over Coventry City.
This was the first time in four years he had officiated in the second tier and was involved in a controversial spot-kick decision.
The 45-year-old ruled that Kyle McFadzean had brought down Milutin Osmajic in the area, but replays showed the Sky Blues captain had made little contact.
After reviewing the officials’ decisions, the EFL has announced that the penalty should not have been given.
Taylor was forced to referee Championship football last weekend after giving Newcastle a controversial penalty in their 2-2 draw with Wolves.
The English official deemed Hwang Hee-chan to have fouled Fabian Schar but replays of the incident showed minimal contact.
But it has been announced he will make his comeback to the Premier League this weekend as Chelsea who sits 10th in the league host leaders City.
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