With substantial financial rewards now available in the game Manchester City boss Mark Hughes feels technology should be used to reduce the number of contentious decisions. "We've had a number of decisions go against us," said the Blues boss.

"People will say that we have had possibly one go for us, so there is a balance with what happens over a season.

"But, obviously, these decisions have a direct bearing on the outcome of a result. The ones that have gone against us have been significant and they do affect the outcome.

"It's the call for video technology to be introduced and the arguments and debate is there for everyone to take part in.

"There is, certainly at the top level, a need for clarification of situations.

"When a goal is scored there is a natural break in the game. I think people sometimes worry that the natural rhythm of the game will be affected if there is TV replays, but I think when a goal is scored everything can be reviewed leading up to that goal.

"So this is something that needs to be looked at because the stakes are so high."