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Premier League referee Michael Oliver is VAR for two games this weekend.(Image: Getty Images)

Premier League referee Michael Oliver will not be on the pitch this weekend - in the top-flight - following the controversial end to Liverpool's draw against Everton at Goodison Park.

Deep into second-half stoppage-time, Oliver became the centre of attention after James Tarkowski's equaliser was allowed to stand.

The Reds' players, and management, were adamant that there was a foul and a potential offside in the build-up to the goal but, despite VAR checking the decision, a goal stood.



At the final whistle, chaos descended on Goodison Park with Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucoure both being shown second yellow cards for their behaviour during a melee which ensued after the latter celebrated in front of the Liverpool supporters.

Arne Slot was then shown a red card after allegedly acting in an 'improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour' towards Oliver.

Slot's assistant Sipke Hulshoff was also sent off, with both men having until next Wednesday to answer the charges put to them by the Football Association (FA).

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In the aftermath of the controversial end to proceedings at Goodison Park - as the neighbours did battle there for the final time - Oliver will not be at any Premier League stadium this weekend.

However, he has not been reprimanded for his officiating in midweek.

Instead, the PGMOL have chosen to utilise Oliver on VAR duty at Stockley Park for two matches this weekend.

However, he is likely to return to the pitch next weekend for Matchweek 26.

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