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Premier League 'in the dark ages' without VAR, claims Hughes

Southampton boss Mark Hughes has claimed the Premier League is stuck "in the dark ages" for their failure to introduce VAR this season.

Hughes' side were pegged back to a 1-1 draw by Watford on Saturday, with Jose Holebas' late goal cancelling out Manolo Gabbiadini's opener.

But controversy reigned before Watford's equaliser, with Charlie Austin having what looked to be a perfectly valid goal disallowed when referee Simon Hooper deemed that Maya Yoshida, who was in an offside position, had made contact with the striker's effort.

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Austin launched a scathing attack on the officials in his post-match interview with Sky Sports, and Hughes echoed his player's views, adding that the Premier League must make use of technology.