VARs stood down after Haaland's Manchester derby goal was wrongly allowed
The VARs who incorrectly allowed Erling Haaland's winning goal in the Manchester derby this weekend have been stood down by Pro Ref.
TL;DR The video assistant referees who allowed Erling Haaland's winning goal in the Manchester derby have been stood down by Pro Ref.
Key Points - Matt Donohue and his assistant, Blake Antrobus, are not being used for this weekend's fixtures. - Pro Ref described the decision to allow the goal as an "error of judgment." - Howard Webb, the chief refereeing officer, made the decision with his management team. - Their availability will be reconsidered after the international break.
What We Know According to The Guardian, Matt Donohue and his assistant, Blake Antrobus, have been told by Pro Ref they have not received appointments for this weekend's round of Premier League fixtures. Howard Webb, the chief refereeing officer, took the decision with his management team after a review of the weekend's action.
Why It Matters This incident highlights the ongoing scrutiny and high standards expected of video assistant referees in the Premier League, especially during high-stakes matches like the Manchester derby.
What Happens Next It is expected that their availability will be reconsidered after the international break, though this is not yet confirmed.
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