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Kavanagh Stood Down After Villa vs Newcastle Errors

Chris Kavanagh has been stood down by PGMOL following a series of high‑profile mistakes in the FA Cup match between Aston Villa and Newcastle.

PGMOL has suspended referee Chris Kavanagh and assistant Nick Greenhalgh after the controversial officiating in the FA Cup tie at Villa Park. Kavanagh will miss the next Premier League fixtures, while Gary Beswick will run the line for Nottingham Forest v Liverpool.