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The two VARs from the Manchester derby have been sidelined from the next Premier League matchday
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The two VARs from the Manchester derby have been sidelined from the next Premier League matchday

SAPO Notícias14 September 2026 at 18:30

The two video assistant referees (VAR) from the Manchester derby between Manchester United and Manchester City were sidelined from Premier League games indefinitely. Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobrus were the video assistant referees responsible for the controversial decision that generated great controversy.

The sidelining decision comes after the validation of Erling Haaland's goal that gave the Citizens the victory in the Manchester derby. The incident was considered questionable and generated great debate among fans, players and commentators.

The match in question pitted Manchester United against Manchester City, in one of the most anticipated derbies on the Premier League calendar. The Citizens' 2-1 victory was marked by controversy surrounding the decisive goal.

The two referees were removed from the next Premier League games, being sidelined indefinitely while the analyses and investigations into the incident take place.

Why this matters

This suspension directly affects the credibility of refereeing in the Premier League, the clubs involved in the derby and the fans. The decision comes following the strong controversy generated by the validation of the goal that decided the result of the match.

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