VAR is the future of the game despite its hiccups, says Arsene Wenger

The Video Assistant Referee system may have some "hiccups" along the way, but it remains the future of the game, according to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.

VAR is the future of the game despite its hiccups, says Arsene Wenger

The Video Assistant Referee system may have some "hiccups" along the way, but it remains the future of the game, according to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.

Former England captain Alan Shearer labelled VAR as a "shambles" in his role as pundit for the BBC after referee Graham Scott chose not to consult colleague Mike Jones over a penalty claim during extra-time of Chelsea’s FA Cup third-round replay against Norwich.

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