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Why VAR could be scrapped next season as clubs set to vote

A screen shows the VAR review for a possible Everton penalty, that was consequently overruled, during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on April 24, 2024.[AFP]

Premier League clubs will be given the chance to scrap VAR from next season when they vote on the controversial review system at their annual general meeting next month.

Wolves have submitted a resolution to abolish VAR to the Premier League, triggering a vote of the top flight's 20 teams on June 6.

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