Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite’s crucial goal in their 2-0 win over Liverpool in the Merseyside derby might not have been allowed next season under a new ‘zero tolerance’ offside rule.
The Toffees secured a famous victory at Goodison Park, all but securing their Premier League status and dealing a major blow to Liverpool’s title hopes.
Branthwaite opened the scoring for Everton, but the goal was only given after a VAR check showed he was just onside.
However, the new offside rule, which will be introduced next season, will have zero tolerance for even the tightest of calls.
This means that Branthwaite’s goal would likely have been ruled out if it had been scored next season.
The new technology will use semi-automated technology to help speed up the decision-making process on close offsides.
This will help to ensure that offside decisions are made more accurately and consistently.
The introduction of the new rule is likely to have a significant impact on the game. It could lead to more goals being scored, as attackers will be less likely to be caught offside.
It could also lead to more controversial decisions, as there will be less room for interpretation.
However, the overall aim of the new rule is to make the game fairer and more consistent.
It remains to be seen how the new rule will be implemented and how it will affect the game. However, it is sure to be a major talking point in the coming months.
