Premier League chief hints at VAR change that would have huge impact for Liverpool

The Premier League have admitted VAR needs to improve after Liverpool emerged as the team affected the worst by incorrect decisions.

Liverpool may be set to benefit from a major VAR change after it was revealed Jurgen Klopp’s side have seen the most errors go against them in the 2023/24 season.

The technology, introduced nearly five years ago, has faced significant criticism over its use with most angered by the lack of consistency shown. This campaign has been particularly bad for VAR with ESPN revealing there have already been 20 mistakes made and that Liverpool have seen the most errors not in their favour at four.

Wolves and Brighton have each seen three, with Arsenal on two while eight other clubs are on one. It comes as Premier League chief Tony Scott has delivered a considerable update on the current use of VAR and the improvements that must be made going forward.

“VAR is and remains a very effective tool in supporting the match officials on the pitch … but clearly everything in the world of VAR is not perfect,” Scholes said, via the Guardian. “We’re aware of that and we know that we have work to do.