Keith Hackett calls for VAR official to be sacked following error on Brentford goal against Arsenal

The PA news agency understands Lee Mason did not fully investigate an offside decision
Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett has called for VAR official Lee Mason (pictured) to be dismissed (Peter Powell/PA)

Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett has called for VAR official Lee Mason (pictured) to be dismissed (Peter Powell/PA)

Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett has called for VAR official Lee Mason to be sacked after he failed to rule out a goal which dented Arsenal’s title challenge.

The PA news agency understands Mason did not fully investigate an offside decision against Brentford’s Christian Norgaard during the build-up to Ivan Toney’s leveller during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

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