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VAR official removed from Liverpool vs Arsenal clash

By LUKE POWER, SPORTS REPORTER

Published: 09:06 EDT, 31 August 2025 | Updated: 09:09 EDT, 31 August 2025

The VAR official for Liverpool's clash with Arsenal has been removed after a major blunder during Chelsea's 2-0 win over Fulham.

Michael Salisbury was on VAR duty on Saturday and sent the referee to the monitor, which led to Josh King's opening goal being controversially ruled out.

John Brooks has replaced Salisbury for Sunday's action at Anfield with just hours to spare.

More to follow.

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