Premier League make surprise Man City vs Man United referee decision after double VAR controversy
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAnthony Taylor will officiate the impending Manchester derby after a controversial refereeing display during the showdown between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.
The referee did not deem Moises Caicedo appearing to plant his studs into the shin of Pape Matar Sarr a foul, let alone serious foul play.
A subsequent VAR check then confirmed his on-field decision, with the Chelsea midfielder subsequently evading a red card. Dejan Kulusevski was also not punished after catching Romeo Lavia on the side of the head with a raised elbow, despite Taylor looking straight at the incident.
The VAR claimed the contact "lacked intensity" - because it did not involve drawing back the elbow to use it as a weapon. ALSO READ: United hand out new contract to talented midfielder ALSO READ: Mourinho orders 'justice' for United with City message Stuart Attwell will be the VAR at the Etihad Stadium - as Manchester City and Manchester United prepare to get down to business - with Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn acting as assistant referees.
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