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The Premier League are set to introduce semi-automated offside technology in a bid to enhance the efficiency of decision-making.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When will the Premier League introduce semi-automated offsides?<\/h2>\n

The technology will come into use from Saturday, April 12 onwards (Gameweek 32) following non-live testing across the Premier League and live operation in the FA Cup this season.<\/p>\n

According to the Premier League, it automates key elements of the offside decision-making process to support VAR – providing more efficient placement of the virtual offside line using optical player tracking.<\/p>\n

The semi-automated technology generates virtual graphics to ensure an enhanced in-stadium and broadcast experience for fans, which they believe maintains the integrity of the process while enhancing the speed, efficiency and consistency of offside calls.<\/p>\n

Technology firm Genius Sports is behind the innovation, who have been working in collaboration with the Premier League and PGMOL.<\/p>\n

Which game will be the first use of semi-automated offsides?<\/h2>\n

The first game to use the technology will be Manchester City’s clash with Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, April 12 at 12:30pm.<\/p>\n

Initially, Premier League clubs had unanimously voted to approve the technology’s use before the start of the season but its introduction was delayed due to doubts in the operation.<\/p>\n

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How the Premier League’s semi-automated offside graphic will look<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Which leagues use semi-automated offsides?<\/h2>\n

Many football fans will be familiar with the technology, which has been in use in the Champions League since 2022\/23.<\/p>\n

Serie A adopted it in January 2023 and La Liga brought it in for the start of the 2024\/25 campaign.<\/p>\n

When was semi-automated offside technology first used?<\/h2>\n

The technology was first used in elite-level football at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.<\/p>\n

Semi-automated offside technology explained<\/h2>\n

The system aims to remove any elements of human subjectivity, replacing decisions made by officials with automated ones.<\/p>\n

At the moment in the Premier League, if a player scores a goal from a marginal offside situation the VAR room are faced with a number of dilemmas such as:<\/p>\n

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  • When the ball was kicked<\/li>\n
  • Where\/what angle the defender’s body was when the ball was kicked<\/li>\n
  • Where\/what angle the attacker’s body was when the ball was kicked<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Now, all of those decisions will be replaced by a computer. The specialised cameras used to monitor close offside decisions have been installed underneath the roof of all 20 Premier League grounds.<\/p>\n

    These cameras will track the ball’s movement and be able to determine whether or not an attacking player’s body was past the last defender’s when the ball was played.<\/p>\n

    The process is controlled by artificial intelligence and the 3D graphic as shown above will be displayed at grounds with a big screen and on televisions at home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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