VAR officials to be barred from future Manchester United matches
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 9:40 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus, VAR officials involved in a recent Manchester derby controversy, are expected to be blocked from officiating at Manchester United matches for the foreseeable future. The decision follows criticism surrounding their performance during the derby held at Old Trafford. This comes in the wake of increasing scrutiny on officiating standards in the Premier League. The move aims to address concerns about VAR effectiveness in crucial matches. Further developments in officiating policies are anticipated as the league evaluates these incidents.
- •Donohue and Antrobus were involved in Manchester derby controversy.
- •Manchester United owner Jim Ratcliffe entered Old Trafford through a back door.
- •The blocking decision comes amid increasing scrutiny on VAR performance.
- •Further developments in officiating policies are expected.
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