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WSL players are 'second-class citizens' without VAR, claims Chelsea boss Hayes

The champions suffered defeat on their return to league action, but it could have been a different story had the technology been implemented

Chelsea Women's manager Emma Hayes has called for VAR and goal-line technology to be incorporated into the Women's Super League, claiming the division needs to be modernised or else the players will remain "second-class citizens".

Reigning champions Chelsea kicked off their WSL campaign on Sunday with a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Arsenal.

There was controversy over the Gunners' final strike, which appeared to come from an offside position.

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