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REVEALED: Why Arsenal vs Manchester United will have no VAR in their FA Cup game


Published on 2025-01-12 05:25:17 - MSN
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  • There will be no VAR for Arsenal's FA Cup clash with Manchester United, with the FA announcing that it won't be available until at least the fifth round

The FA Cup match between Arsenal and Manchester United will not utilize the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system due to the competition's rules regarding its implementation. According to the FA Cup's regulations, VAR is only used at Premier League stadiums, and since the game is scheduled at the Emirates Stadium, which is a Premier League venue, it would typically qualify for VAR. However, the FA Cup has a policy that VAR is only implemented from the fifth round onwards, and this match falls before that stage. Therefore, despite the capabilities of the venue, VAR will not be in use for this particular fixture, adhering to the competition's established protocol.

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