Referee Darren England was ejected from the Premier League game following a VAR error that cost Liverpool.
As a result of his “significant” error during Liverpool’s loss to Tottenham, Darren England has been removed of his duties.
During the Reds’ 2-1 loss in north London on Saturday, Luis Diaz was incorrectly judged offside, denying them an easy score.
Liverpool was denied a clear goal because Diaz was deemed to be offside.
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Liverpool was denied a clear goal because Diaz was deemed to be offside.
England’s referee was on VAR duty for Spurs’ home game against Liverpool.
Appointment to the Getty 5 VAR was assigned to England for Spurs’ home encounter against Liverpool.
He will, however, be replaced in the following two Premier League games.
He will, however, be replaced in the following two Premier League games.
The first-half strike was ruled out owing to “significant human error,” according to the Professional Game Match Officials Limited [PGMOL].
England, who was assigned to VAR for the match, will not play in Nottingham Forest’s match against Brentford, it has already been confirmed.
Dan Cook, his assistant, has also been withdrawn from Chelsea’s trip to Fulham on Monday night.
“PGMOL can confirm the following match official appointment changes for the remaining fixtures in matchround seven in the Premier League,” according to a statement issued by the PGMOL.
“Darren England, the video assistant referee for Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool, and Dan Cook, the video assistant referee for the same game, have been substituted for today’s Nottingham Forest vs. Brentford match and tomorrow night’s Fulham vs. Chelsea match, respectively.”
“Effective immediately, Eddie Smart will replace Cook as assistant referee at Craven Cottage, and Craig Pawson will take over for England as fourth official at the City Ground.”
It was determined that England incorrectly assumed Diaz’s goal was awarded by on-field referee Simon Hooper, and that VAR was simply needed to confirm whether the ruling was legal.
Assuming this, England quickly confirmed Diaz was onside before instructing the on-field personnel to “check complete.”
Diaz appeared to be in agreement when the lines were drawn.
Diaz was clearly on board when the lines were drawn. Nonetheless, Hooper regarded this as Diaz being offside, and England agreed to raise the linesman’s flag.
And it proved crucial because Liverpool lost to Heung-min Son’s goal in the first half, and Curtis Jones was also sent off.
Cody Gakpo did manage to tie the game just before the half. The Reds were eventually reduced to nine men as Diogo Jota received two yellow cards in quick succession.
Joel Matip scored an own goal in the sixth minute of added time, exacerbating the Merseyside club’s already dire situation.
On Saturday, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp responded to the PGMOL statement, saying, “Wolves got a similar statement or apology, but didn’t get the points against [Manchester] United.”
It doesn’t help that we won’t be able to benefit from it today.
“I’m pretty sure no one makes bad decisions on purpose, but it still happens and I have no idea why.” To make the best decisions, we must all work together.”
