A head-mounted 'RefCam' camera will be used by referee Jarred Gillett during Manchester United's clash against Crystal Palace.

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• 'RefCam' used in Premier League for first time
• Gillett will wear camera during United clash
• The technology has been used in Bundesliga

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  For the first time in history, the referee will be wearing a video camera to officiate a Premier League game as Jarred Gillett is all set to officiate Manchester United's clash against Crystal Palace on Monday using a head-mounted 'RedCam' camera, according to .

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The report also added that the video footage collected from the camera will be used in a one-off programme to highlight the incidents that happen while officiating a Premier League match. However, the footage won't be broadcast live.

  In February 2024, German referee Daniel Schlager wore a similar camera during a Bundesliga clash between Eintracht Frankfurt and Wolfsburg and the footage was used in a show called 'Referees Mic'd up – Bundesliga'.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Last year, Premier League official Rob Jones used a 'RefCam' while conducting a 2023 Summer Series clash between Chelsea and Brighton in Philadelphia, US.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  The Red Devils, who have won just once in their last five Premier League outings, will aim to get back to winning ways at Selhurst Park on Monday night, however, they are set to miss several first-team players due to injuries.

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