VAR - How is is used?

3 easy steps to how VAR is used:

Step One – Incident Occurs: When an incident occurs, the referee either informs the VAR or the VAR recommends to the referee that the incident should be reviewed.

Step Two – Review and Advice by the VAR: The video is then studied by the VAR, who notifies the main referee via headset what the footage shows.

Step Three – Decision or Action is Taken: Before making a decision, the referee can review the video footage on the side of the pitch. Alternatively, he can go with the advice of the VAR and take the appropriate action.

"VAR will be used only for “clear and obvious errors” or “serious missed incidents” in four match-changing situations: goals; penalty decisions; direct red-card incidents; and mistaken identity." - The Premier League