According to The Athletic, VAR Matt Donohue, who incorrectly allowed Erling Haaland's goal in the Manchester derby, and assistant VAR Blake Antrobus have been omitted from Premier League refereeing assignments for this weekend's matches.

The Premier League's match officials body, Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), stated after the match that a "clear error" occurred when VAR intervened on Manchester City's only goal against Manchester United. Donohue, who was the lead VAR for the incident, has been removed from Premier League refereeing appointments for the coming weekend. This marks the 37-year-old's first absence from a matchday this season, having previously served as VAR in Brighton's victory over Aston Villa on opening day, Sunderland's win against Fulham, and Newcastle United's draw with Bournemouth.

Donohue will also not officiate EFL Cup matches this week.

The decision, made by PGMOL's Head of Match Officials Howard Webb and his management team, means both officials will not return to duty until at least after the next international break.

Haaland's goal was initially disallowed for offside, as the Norwegian striker appeared to be ahead of Manchester United's right-back Diogo Dalot, while midfielder Enzo Fernández was running toward the far post from an offside position. However, VAR overturned the decision.

A spokesman for the Premier League's match officials body stated after Sunday night's match that the VAR "did not recognize the potential impact of Fernández's position and should have recommended an on-field review."

The PGMOL statement added: "We have contacted Manchester United to acknowledge that we believe a clear error was made. The incident will be reviewed."

Premier League rules state that "a player is in an offside position if they interfere with an opponent by making an obvious action which affects the ability of an opponent to play the ball." At the time, Fernández was being marked by Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez, who consequently vacated the far post, leaving Haaland unmarked.

During the match, the Premier League Match Centre explained: "VAR reviewed the referee's decision to disallow Haaland's goal for offside, confirming that Haaland was in an onside position and recommending the goal be awarded. VAR also determined that although Fernández was in an offside position, he did not touch the ball."

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