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As EPL resists VAR, Man City concedes goal scored with arm

China Daily | Updated: 2018-08-27 10:30

LONDON - After failing to convince Premier League rivals of the need for video assistant referees (VAR), Manchester City on Saturday contributed more evidence why the technology is needed.

The champion fell behind at Wolverhampton when Willy Boly used his arm to direct the ball into the net while attempting to meet Joao Moutinho's cross with a header.

Replays clearly showed it, but England is the only major European league that has yet to allow referees to defer to VAR for a second opinion.

As EPL resists VAR, Man City concedes goal scored with arm

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