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For the first time, Liverpool will experience automated offside technology in the Premier League this weekend with Arne Slot's men set to take on West Ham United at Anfield.

The English top flight has long been expected to bring in the system that should speed up VAR decisions and remove an element of human error.

It has already been tested in Premier League games this season without actually being used to make decisions and has been part of the FA Cup matches as a means of ensuring it runs smoothly and the operators understand how to work it.

The Premier League says the technology will "provide more efficient placement of the virtual offside line, based on optical player tracking." It will also "produce virtual graphics to ensure an enhanced in-stadium and broadcast experience for supporters."

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It will be used in close offside calls — to either confirm or recommend a change to the referee's call on the field — as is currently the case with VAR.

At the moment, officials manually determine when the ball is kicked and where the line should be for the last man.

The rest of the VAR's job will remain the same as previously and any subjective offside calls will still involve the officials as previously, potentially with the on-field referee being sent to the pitchside screen.



More and more technology is being introduced into the Premier League

It will also be shared on the @PLMatchCentre X account.

The system has been used in the Champions League and the image will look very similar to how it does in UEFA's top competition
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