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Lee Mason to miss Liverpool clash after telling bosses he's injured after VAR nightmare
Liverpool and Sheffield United after insisting he was injured.The under-fire referee was due to be the fourth official at Bramall Lane - but had to be replaced by John Brooks.Mason told his bosses he had picked up a muscle problem at the end of West Brom's home win over Brighton.Mason, who completed the match, sparked outrage at the Hawthorns following a controversial performance that saw him disallow a legitimate goal from Seagulls defender Lewis Dunk.Dunk asked Mason if he could take a free kick quickly and when told this was OK, fired the ball into the Baggies goal.But just before Dunk's effort hit the back of the net Mason whistled for a second time to disallow the goal.He then appeared to change his mind and allow the goal, before a