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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 stood down referee Chris Kavanagh and assistant Nick Greenhalgh after the controversial FA Cup tie at Villa Park, where errors led to criticism from both clubs.

Assistant Gary Beswick will run the line for the upcoming Nottingham Forest v Liverpool Premier League fixture.