VAR's controversial offside system could be scrapped

VAR is already set to undergo changes to the way it processes offside calls, with a review to take place over whether it should only intervene if there is a clear error.

The International FA Board (IFAB) will look into the VAR protocol and according to The Times this will include the way it monitors offsides.

FIFA and the governing bodies of the four home nations will form the review panel - as members of IFAB - following a controversial opening weekend of the Premier League which was using VAR for the first time.

One of the most contentious calls from the video technology system was the decision to rule out a third goal for Manchester City in their clash with West Ham United.

Raheem Sterling's shoulder was ruled to be offside by just mere millimeters before he squared a pass for Gabriel Jesus to score at the London Stadium.

The same game also saw Sergio Aguero given the chance to retake a saved penalty after VAR ruled encroachment from Declan Rice.

Elsewhere there was confusion at Leicester City after Wolves had a Leander Dendoncker goal ruled out following a Willy Bolly handball during the build up.

If there is to be changes to the way VAR is implemented it will likely take place in March when the IFAB holds its annual meeting.

The Premier League is not alone with its issues over VAR, with UEFA officials also voicing concerns following a controversial summer.

Similar marginal offside calls saw Jesse Lingard have a goal ruled out for England against Holland in the Nations League semi-finals, while the women's World Cup also had similar troubles with the technology.

Currently VAR protocol states that while its use is to correct clear and obvious error, this is not the case for black and white decisions such as offsides in relation to goals or whether a foul is committed inside or outside the penalty box.