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VAR for Manchester derby dropped from Premier League duty after Erling Haaland goal controversy

The video assistant referee assigned to the Manchester derby has been removed from upcoming Premier League assignments. The decision comes in the wake of a disputed goal involving Erling Haaland.

Controversy surrounding the incident prompted officiating leaders to pull the official from active top-flight match duties.