"The trio came under intense scrutiny after Newcastle's 3-1 victory, with three apparent errors visible to those watching at home. Tammy Abraham should have been ruled offside for Villa's opening goal, a high tackle by Lucas Digne on Newcastle's Jacob Murphy was not adjudged to be reckless, and Digne clearly handled inside the Villa penalty area, only for Kavanagh to award a free-kick outside the box instead of a penalty."
"There's an argument to say that, because when VAR is there, there's always a: Well, I won't give that, but let's check it.' I think then your decision-making maybe isn't as sharp as it may normally have to be. That joy that you get in that moment, I still really love, and VAR takes it away, he said. But then on the other side, I was wishing there was VAR on the first goal against us, and probably throughout that game."
Chris Kavanagh will not officiate the next round of Premier League fixtures after a series of high-profile errors during the FA Cup tie between Aston Villa and Newcastle. Professional Game Match Officials stood Kavanagh down alongside assistant Nick Greenhalgh, while Gary Beswick will remain on duty for Nottingham Forest v Liverpool. Visible errors included Tammy Abraham being played onside for Villa's opening goal, an unpunished high tackle by Lucas Digne on Jacob Murphy, and a clear Digne handball in the Villa penalty area that led to a free-kick outside the box instead of a penalty. The incidents reignited debate over VAR availability and referee decision-making.
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