PGMOL to introduce new VAR rule this weekend after Liverpool error

New VAR protocols will be introduced this weekend following the controversy in Liverpool's crushing defeat to Tottenham.

Luis Diaz saw his first-half goal against Spurs last weekend incorrectly ruled out following an unprecedented VAR error.

PGMOL released VAR audio from the incident, with Jurgen Klopp calling for the Premier League fixture to be replayed.

Gary Neville laughed off Klopp's replay suggestion as it was announced that VAR official Darren England will NOT officiate Liverpool for the rest of the season following his involvement in the blunder.

Ahead of this weekend's league games, Premier League VARs will confirm the outcome of decisions with their assistant VARs to prevent a repeat of the controversy that cost Liverpool a legitimate goal against Spurs.

On Tuesday, PGMOL outlined their commitment towards a new 'VAR communication protocol' as part of their review into the events at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, when Darren England and Dan Cook thought they were confirming a goal for Liverpool when in actual fact they ruled 'check complete' on an incorrect offside call.

Match referee Simon Hooper checks the VAR monitor during Tottenham vs Liverpool. Image: Getty

VAR officials have now been instructed by PGMOL to confirm the outcome of any check process with the AVAR before relaying their final decision to the on-field officials.

PGMOL believe this move will enhance the clarity of communication between the referee and VAR team in relation to decisions, and rebuild trust in VAR as a system.

The match officials' body will be hoping for a VAR-free controversy weekend as Spurs travel to Luton while Liverpool face Brighton.

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Topics: Liverpool, Football, Premier League

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