5 things we learnt from this weekend's Premier League action

Watford v Liverpool - Premier League
Jurgen Klopp celebrates Liverpool's pulsating win over Manchester City

#3 VAR needed urgently

Watford v Southampton - Premier League
Doucoure got away with one in Watford's game against Southampton

VAR. It seems to be dominating headlines this week but what actually is it?

VAR (Video Assistant Referee) made it's long-awaited debut in English football this week but has not been given the green light for use in the Premier League, much to the frustration of Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino.

The Saints conceded a 90th-minute goal in their 2-2 draw at Vicarage Road when Abdoulaye Doucoure scored for Watford. Replays showed that he had used his arm to divert the ball into the goal.

The technology clearly works, so why is it not in use in the Premier League? Football is generally well behind the curve when it comes to the use of technology. The Premier League is the richest league in the world and as a result, the stakes are high for many clubs. It is getting to a stage where decisions such as the Doucoure goal may be the difference in either a title or relegation run.

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