Premier League to use semi-automated offside technology from April 12

The Premier League will use semi-automated offside technology for the first time in matches starting from April 12.

The system made its debut in English football in seven of the eight FA Cup fifth-round ties in March.

Following additional non-live testing in the Premier League, the technology has now been cleared for use in the top-flight.

Semi-automated offside technology is designed to improve the accuracy of tight offside calls by making…