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What does Sir Alex make of VAR?

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The 79-year-old is, of course, still a keen observer of the Reds and has experienced the technology being used already at several matches this season.

Speaking on the latest episode of UTD Podcast, the former United boss suggested that he preferred the game not to be disrupted and the previous method of leaving the decisions up to the on-pitch referee.

“It’s a different world. It’s only eight years [since I retired]. Look at VAR. To me, the most talked about issue in football,” our legendary former manager said.

“And yet, on Saturday [during the 4-1 win over Newcastle], VAR was not used once.