( CNN ) -- The English Premier League is set to make history in August by becoming the first soccer league to introduce goal-line technology . Goal-line technology ( GLT ) was used for the first time at the Club World Cup in Japan and the EPL plans to have it in place for the 2013-14 season . `` We are in ongoing discussions with two potential providers with a view to having GLT installed for the start of the '13-14 season , '' EPL spokesman Dan Johnson told CNN . `` The system , whichever one we choose , has to be installed and in use in all grounds to satisfy integrity of competition issues . '' However , the EPL 's position on GLT is not mirrored throughout European football . UEFA , which runs European competitions such as the Champions League and the Europa League , is opposed to the use of technology , instead preferring to continue with the use of extra officials behind the goal . `` UEFA and its president have made it clear on several occasions that we would not introduce goal-line technology in our competitions as we are completely satisfied with the additional assistant referees , '' read a statement issued to CNN . Earlier this month , football 's global governing body FIFA confirmed it will use GLT for June 's Confederations Cup in Brazil . The competition acts as a warmup for the 2014 World Cup in the same country , during which FIFA also intends to use GLT . FIFA has so far granted four companies licenses to provide technology systems . British firm Hawk-Eye , which already provides services to tennis and cricket , and German company GoalRef were both granted permission by FIFA following successful trials last year . Both manufacturers had systems in place at December 's Club World Cup in Japan . Two further German systems have been approved this week : Cairos , which uses magnetic fields ; and GoalControl , which relies on 14 high speed cameras positioned around the pitch . A decision on which system will be used for the Confederations Cup will be made in early April . Meanwhile , the EPL 's longest serving player , Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs , has signed a new one-year contract on the eve of what could be the 1,000th game of his illustrious career . The 39-year-old , who made his United debut 1991 , could achieve the landmark when Alex Ferguson 's EPL leaders take on Norwich City at Old Trafford on Saturday . Giggs also collected 64 caps for Wales before retiring from international football in 2007 and played for the British Olympic team at London 2012 . The midfielder has made more appearances for United than any other player and is the most decorated footballer in English soccer history . He has won 12 league titles , four FA Cups , the League Cup on four occasions and the Champions League in 1999 and 2008 . `` `` I am feeling good , enjoying my football more than ever and , most importantly , I feel I am making a contribution to the team , '' Giggs told United 's official website . `` This is an exciting team to be part of , with great team spirit , and we are again pushing for trophies as we head towards the business end of the season . '' United will be looking to open up a 15-point lead over neighbors and reigning champions Manchester City when they entertain Norwich . City , currently second in the table , travel to relegation-threatened Aston Villa on Monday .
EPL plans to introduce goal-line technology in time for the start of 2013/14 season . European body UEFA opposed to the use of technology in football . Four goal-line technology systems have been officially licensed by FIFA . GLT was used for the first time at December 's Club World Cup in Japan .