Controversial ref punished
Referee Mark Clattenburg, who was severely criticised by Everton manager David Moyes, will not be taking part in an English Premiership this weekend.
The Professional Game Match Board, which supervises England's professional referees, made the decision after a furious Moyes claimed Dirk Kuyt should not have been on the pitch when the Dutchman hit the penalty winner in Liverpool's 2-1 success at Goodison Park on Saturday.
Moyes was angry that Kuyt had earlier escaped with a yellow card from referee Mark Clattenburg for a wild challenge on Everton captain Phil Neville in Saturday's Merseyside derby.
Although Kuyt failed to make contact with his opponent, it was nevertheless a high challenge which Moyes said should have resulted in a red card.
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