Leeds v Arsenal stopped due to power cut!

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Leeds' game with Arsenal was stopped for 35 minutes due to a power cut. Screenshot/DAZN

The Premier League clash between Leeds and Arsenal was halted due to a power cut at Elland Road. That meant the officials could not communicate with each other or the VAR.

Technology is so in important in football and it is now a necessity as was seen in the Premier League clash between Leeds and Arsenal

The match was halted after five minutes due to a power cut at Elland Road. The referee had to stop the clash. 

The power cut meant that the officials were unable to speak to each other or with the VAR team. As a result, the referee decided to halt the match. 

Goal line techology was also tested, but that was not working either. In the end, the game resumed at 15:40 CEST, 35 minutes after being stopped.

 

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