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Chris Kavanagh will not referee top-flight game this weekend after FA Cup errors

Chris Kavanagh will not referee top-flight game this weekend after FA Cup errors

Kavanagh and his assistants Gary Beswick and Nick Greenhalgh were heavily criticised for their performance during the FA Cup fourth-round tie.

Wayne Rooney says referees are over-reliant on VAR

Wayne Rooney says referees are over-reliant on VAR

Kavanagh and his assistants were criticised for their performance in the FA Cup tie at Villa Park.

Sandro Tonali bags brace as Newcastle beat 10-man Aston Villa in FA Cup

Sandro Tonali bags brace as Newcastle beat 10-man Aston Villa in FA Cup

With VAR not in use until the next round, Kavanagh and his team appeared to get at least three major decisions incorrect.

Aston Villa title push falters after VAR controversy in home defeat to Brentford

Aston Villa title push falters after VAR controversy in home defeat to Brentford

Pep Guardiola angered by VAR during Man City’s cup semi-final win at Newcastle

Pep Guardiola angered by VAR during Man City’s cup semi-final win at Newcastle

PFA want games’ lawmakers to learn lessons from Taiwoo Awoniyi injury

PFA want games’ lawmakers to learn lessons from Taiwoo Awoniyi injury

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou says ‘mistake’ was celebrating goal before VAR check

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou says ‘mistake’ was celebrating goal before VAR check

Semi-automated offside technology to be used in English football for first time

Semi-automated offside technology to be used in English football for first time

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

The technology will be used at all the ties hosted at Premier League stadiums, with the Preston v Burnley tie the one exception.

Wednesday’s briefing: Arteta rues striker failure ahead of Carabao Cup semi-final

Wednesday’s briefing: Arteta rues striker failure ahead of Carabao Cup semi-final

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

Arsenal were unable to reinforce their injury-hit forward line during the transfer window.

Declan Rice putting pressure of price tag behind him to pursue biggest prizes

Declan Rice putting pressure of price tag behind him to pursue biggest prizes

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023

Rice left West Ham in the summer after captaining them to Europa Conference League glory.

Mikel Arteta charged by FA following comments after Arsenal’s loss to Newcastle

Mikel Arteta charged by FA following comments after Arsenal’s loss to Newcastle

Thu, 16 Nov, 2023

Arteta could not hide his anger after the match, saying: “You have to talk about how the hell did this goal stand up? Incredible. I feel embarrassed."

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will ‘talk loudly’ about VAR until situation improves

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will ‘talk loudly’ about VAR until situation improves

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

The Gunners lost 1-0 at St James’ Park on Saturday after Anthony Gordon scored a controversial winner for Newcastle.

Ange Postecoglou says ‘we have to accept the referee’s decision’ after home loss

Ange Postecoglou says ‘we have to accept the referee’s decision’ after home loss

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

The Tottenham boss called for an end to the questioning of officials’ rulings in matches.

Liverpool criticise PGMOL and will ‘explore options’ after VAR error at Spurs

Liverpool criticise PGMOL and will ‘explore options’ after VAR error at Spurs

Mon, 02 Oct, 2023

Luis Diaz had a goal wrongly ruled out as the Reds lost 2-1.