Semi-automated offside technology to be launched in Premier League at Manchester City v Crystal Palace

After it was used in the FA Cup recently, the Premier League has announced it will introduce semi-automated offside technology for the first time on Saturday, April 12. The first game in which the new technology will be in operation is Manchester City's lunchtime meeting with Crystal Palace, a match that will be live on TNT Sports and discovery+.

The Premier League has announced it will introduce semi-automated offside technology for the first time on Saturday, April 12.

The first match in which the new technology will be in operation is Manchester City's lunchtime meeting with Crystal Palace, a game that will be live on TNT Sports and discovery+.

The decision follows the system being tested during the fifth round of the FA Cup. The technology is designed to make the judgement of tight offside calls easier for officials, with key elements of the procedure now being automatic.

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The Premier League said it "enhances the speed, efficiency, and consistency of offside decision-making".

The first time the technology was used at the highest level of football was at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

It has also featured in Serie A and La Liga, as well as the UEFA Champions League. Now the top flight of English football is following suit.

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In a statement, the Premier League said: "Semi-automated offside technology automates key elements of the offside decision-making process to support the video assistant referee (VAR).

"It provides more efficient placement of the virtual offside line, using optical player tracking, and generates virtual graphics to ensure an enhanced in-stadium and broadcast experience for fans."

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TNT Sports viewers will be able to watch the first match in which the new technology is in place, as Pep Guardiola's Manchester City continue their push for a place in next season's Champions League.

Palace, under their manager Oliver Glasner, now have an FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa to look forward to later this month.

When the teams played earlier this season, the game ended in an entertaining 2-2 draw at Selhurst Park.

The 3pm matches on April 12 will see Brighton & Hove Albion take on Leicester City, Nottingham Forest host Everton and Southampton play Aston Villa.

The early evening game on that day is a London derby between Arsenal and Brentford.

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