Manchester derby officials dropped from weekend's Premier League games
Dubai: The officials at the centre of controversy following Sunday’s Manchester derby have been left out of this weekend’s Premier League appointments. VAR Matt Donohue and assistant VAR Blake Antrobus have both been omitted from the schedule after the league’s refereeing department reviewed the decision that allowed Erling Haaland’s goal to stand at Old Trafford. Pro Ref chief refereeing officer…
Officials involved in the Manchester derby controversy have been removed from upcoming Premier League appointments. VAR Matt Donohue and assistant VAR Blake Antrobus have been omitted following the league's review of the goal that allowed Erling Haaland to score for Manchester City. Pro Referee chief refereeing officer Howard Webb and his team decided to drop the officials after acknowledging an "error of judgement" during the match.
The goal was initially disallowed for offside but later awarded following a VAR review. The decision sparked debate due to Enzo Fernandez's offside position, which the VAR deemed influential despite not making contact with the ball. Pro Referee admitted to the error and stated that Fernandez's position should have been considered more closely.
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