Manchester Derby VAR Officials Left Off Weekend Premier League Roster
Match officials who oversaw video assistant referee duties in the Manchester derby have not been named for this weekend's Premier League fixtures, according to BBC Sport.
The video assistant referee (VAR) for the Manchester derby, Matt Donohue, and his assistant VAR, Blake Antrobus, have not been appointed to officiate at any Premier League matches this weekend, BBC Sport reported.
The report did not specify the reasons behind the officials' absence from this weekend's fixture list, nor did it detail when they might next be assigned to Premier League duties.
BBC Sport's report focused solely on the appointment list for the upcoming round of matches, noting the exclusion of Donohue and Antrobus without further elaboration on the Premier League's officiating schedule or selection process.
The Premier League has not issued a separate statement regarding the matter, according to the available reporting.
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