VAR Officials Stood Down After Controversial Manchester Derby Decision

VAR official Matt Donohue and assistant VAR Blake Antrobus were left out of Premier League appointments following a controversial decision during the Manchester derby. The referees’ body acknowledged an error of judgement and said the VAR team should have recommended an on-field review. Manchester United were also contacted as officials began a review of the incident. Many fans have criticised the decision, arguing that an offside player interfered with play. The episode has renewed debate about VAR consistency and accountability in the Premier League.

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