Newcastle United 's double-header with Arsenal and the two Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur games will see the new system trialled after the Premier League vowed to try the new formula at some stage of this season. Refereeing authority, the PGMOL, say the move is to show its "commitment to transparency".

English football is set to trial in-stadium VAR announcements for the first time during the Carabao Cup semi-finals next week.

In-stadium video assistant referee (VAR) announcements will be trialled in English football for the first time during January’s Carabao Cup semi-finals. The trial will take place across both legs of the ties between Arsenal and Newcastle United,

For the first time, referees in England will announce any video assistant referee (VAR) decisions to fans inside stadiums during the Carabao Cup semi-finals.