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Connor O'Neill

Everton and Liverpool to hold VAR review at Friday's Premier League shareholders meeting

Clubs in the Premier League are expected to hold a review of Video Assistant Referees at their latest shareholders meeting on Friday.

It is understood that Mike Riley, who is the general manager of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited [PGMOL], will present sides from the top-flight with data of VAR’S impact on league games so far this season.

VAR was introduced into the Premier League at the start of this season and was designed to help referees and eliminate errors, ensuring less mistakes would be made that would lead to tumultuous results in games.

However, some decisions have been strongly criticised by players and managers, with supporters at games left angered by how long a review can last for.

And Sky Sports is also reporting that the Premier League is expected to hold talks with FIFA during the summer break after world football's governing body took full control of VAR from July 1.

But any updated guidance to referees from the PGMOL is only expected to take place after all 20 clubs are confirmed into the Premier League next season at their annual general meeting.

Speaking on VAR back in February, Richard Masters, Premier League chief executive, said: "VAR is here to stay.

"It is having a positive impact on the result of matches and on the league table. That is its primary objective.

"We haven't resolved every issue over communication inside stadiums. Everyone is committed to making it work better.

“Our own research suggests fans do want VAR, but they want it work better and we're in agreement with that."

While it is also understood that clubs will discuss the use of five substitutes and a start date for next season at tomorrow’s meeting.

However, no formal vote on either matter is expected to take place until it is confirmed which sides will be competing in next season’s competition.

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