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Referees Stood Down After Major Blunders
17 Feb
Summary
- Two referees removed from duty following multiple errors in FA Cup match.
- Mistakes included missing offside for a goal and a handball in the box.
- One incorrect free kick led to a goal for the opposing team.
Referees Chris Kavanagh and Nick Greenhalgh have been removed from Premier League assignments this weekend due to significant officiating errors during Newcastle's FA Cup victory over Aston Villa. The match, played without VAR, saw several controversial decisions that drew heavy criticism.
The officials failed to spot a clear offside for Aston Villa's initial goal and overlooked a reckless challenge by Lucas Digne that many felt warranted a red card. Furthermore, Kavanagh awarded a free-kick to Newcastle for a handball by Digne, despite the incident occurring well within the penalty area.
This questionable free-kick ultimately led to Newcastle's equalizer, with Dan Burn appearing to be in an offside position as the move began. The PGMOL bases its referee selections on performance assessments, with the officials facing scrutiny after these notable mistakes.
