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Premier League loses 19 HOURS of game time to VAR delays

The Premier League is the most VAR-disrupted league in Europe, with 19 hours of delays every season, affecting nearly one-third of the 38 games each team plays annually.
Insights from Snickers and Opta show the league exceeds European averages, with Spanish La Liga fans facing 1,086 minutes of waiting versus 823 minutes for Italy's Serie A and 604 minutes for Germany's Bundesliga.
Arsenal is Europe's most VAR-affected club with 78 recorded incidents and 80 minutes of delays, while OnePoll research found 36 per cent of fans feel VAR has made watching the "beautiful game" less enjoyable.
To help supporters manage frustration, Snickers launched a "VAR Spa" featuring former Burnley manager Sean Dyche, with a mobile "relief unit" assisting fans during video review checks.
Research indicates 72 per cent of fans support time limits on interventions, with Tottenham Hotspur devotees most in favor at 81 per cent, as many report VAR delays lead to arguments with family.

Insights by Ground AI