The Professional Game Match Officials (PGMOL) has removed Kavanagh from officiating duties, alongside assistant Nick Greenhalgh. This decision follows a series of high-profile errors during Saturday's FA Cup tie, which saw Aston Villa lose 2-0 to Newcastle. Assistant Gary Beswick will instead take charge of the line at Nottingham Forest versus Liverpool this Sunday.
Referee Kavanagh Stood Down After Villa-Newcastle Errors
Premier League referee Chris Kavanagh has been stood down for the upcoming round of fixtures following a controversial performance in the FA Cup tie between Aston Villa and Newcastle.