FSA Survey Finds 75% Premier League Fans Oppose VAR, Guardiola Echoes Criticism
Key Takeaways
- Guardiola criticised VAR after City's win over Newcastle in the EFL Cup.
- Manchester City defeated Newcastle United 2-0 in the EFL Cup.
- VAR controversy includes fan opposition and manager criticism across Premier League reporting.
FSA Poll
Three-quarters of Premier League fans are against VAR.
“Three-quarters of fans of Premier League clubs are against the use of the video assistant referee, according to a survey by the Football Supporters' Association”
Ninety percent disagreed that VAR improved the matchday experience.
Seventy-two percent disagreed that VAR made refereeing more accurate.
Guardiola's Protest
Guardiola renewed his VAR protests after a disallowed goal.
Semenyo's goal was ruled out after Haaland was judged offside.
Guardiola criticized inconsistent VAR use.
Fan Frustration Builds
The FSA survey found 86% of fans worried about the increased length of games.
“A victorious night, a simmering rage”
The Premier League said fans are largely in favour of keeping VAR.
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