VAR officials involved in the Manchester derby are stood down from duties in upcoming Premier League games, according to reporting from multiple outlets.
In particular, the chief refereeing officer removes two VAR officials connected to the match in which Manchester City beat Manchester United. The decision means the officials will not be assigned to weekend Premier League fixtures while the matter is reviewed.
While outlets describe the same core action—standing down the two VAR officials tied to the derby—coverage differs mainly in emphasis. One report highlights the broader effect, noting that the VAR officials are removed from Premier League duty for the upcoming slate. Another specifies that the officials were involved in the derby outcome and links the standing down directly to that match.
The league’s refereeing leadership does not, in these accounts, provide further detail beyond the operational change and its immediate impact on forthcoming VAR assignments.
