The motion to scrap VAR was triggered by Wolves, who submitted a formal resolution to the Premier League in May. For the motion to pass, it required the support of 14 out of the 20 Premier League clubs. However, BBC Sport reports that Wolves could not garner the necessary backing from their fellow clubs.

Introduced at the start of the 2019-20 season, VAR has faced increasing scrutiny and calls for modification. In response to this pressure, the Premier League has announced several changes to improve the system. It was confirmed at the meeting that semi-automated offsides will be implemented in the autumn, and in-game VAR announcements will be introduced. These announcements, successfully used during the 2023 Women's World Cup, will allow referees to explain post-VAR decisions to stadium supporters.

Wolves' push to eliminate VAR came after a series of contentious decisions negatively impacted the team last season. Despite this, the Premier League remains committed to refining and continuing the use of VAR, aiming to enhance fairness and transparency in the game.