This archive report was first published on 10 August 2019.
On Saturday, August 10, 2019, Manchester City took on West Ham United in London, with the Citizens emerging victorious 5-0.
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling scored a hat-trick, while Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero also found the back of the net, with Aguero's goal coming from a penalty.
VAR played a crucial role in the match, with several key decisions made by the technology, including a retaken penalty and a goal denied to Raheem Sterling due to offside.
English Premier League fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the new technology, with some expressing frustration and others praising its impact on the game.
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