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VAR official dropped after PGMOL admit mistake over Fulham goal

VAR official dropped after PGMOL admit mistake over Fulham goal

Summary

Referee Michael Salisbury was removed from a Premier League game for making a mistake during a video review that disallowed Fulham's goal against Chelsea. The organization overseeing referees, PGMOL, stated that the decision to cancel the goal was incorrect.

Key Facts

  • Michael Salisbury, a referee, will not officiate a game between Liverpool and Arsenal.
  • The decision was due to a mistake involving the video assistant referee (VAR).
  • Fulham's goal was disallowed after a VAR review for a foul by Rodrigo Muniz.
  • Muniz was found to have stepped on Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah's foot.
  • Chelsea won the game against Fulham 2-0 after the goal was disallowed.
  • Referees chief Howard Webb admitted the decision to disallow the goal was wrong.
  • PGMOL has replaced Salisbury with John Brooks for the upcoming match at Anfield.
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