The two video assistant referees (VAR) who were on duty during the derby between Manchester City and Manchester United were withdrawn from the nominations for the next Premier League matchday. The decision was made after their controversial performance in the video room during the game.
The matches between Manchester City and Manchester United are traditionally very competitive and attract great media attention. The derby in question was no exception, having been marked by moments of great competitive intensity.
The Premier League took the decision not to include these two video assistant referees in the nominations for the upcoming matches, which suggests that their performance during the derby was not considered satisfactory by the English football authorities.
This news comes at a time when the use of VAR continues to generate debate in English football, with frequent criticism regarding the transparency and consistency of technological decisions in Premier League competitions.
