Lee Mason dropped as VAR for this weekend’s Premier League fixtures

DROPPED: Lee Mason. pictured refereeing the Manchester United v Fulham match in May 2021, will not serve as a VAR at the weekend. Pic: Laurence Griffiths/PA

Lee Mason has not been selected as a VAR for a Premier League match at the weekend following a controversial disallowed goal for Newcastle on Saturday.

Mason, who became a dedicated VAR at the start of last season after retiring as a referee, was in the booth for the Newcastle v Crystal Palace match on Saturday where the home side had a goal ruled out.