Premier League clubs agree to the introduction of Semi-Automated Offside Technology

The Premier League will use semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) before the end of the year.

Clubs unanimously agreed to introduce the technology next season at a meeting of top-flight teams on Thursday, and its implementation is expected to cut the average length of a VAR check for offside by 30 seconds.

The new system will be used for the first time in the Premier League next season.