Arsenal Vs Brentford: Lee Mason Resigns From VAR Role After Error

• Following an error during the Arsenal vs Brentford match, Lee Mason has resigned from his position as a VAR official.

• Madon will no longer officiate in the Premier League.

• It is understood Mason quit his role by mutual consent.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Video Assistant Referee, VAR Lee Mason is leaving the PGMOL, according to SportsMail.

This means he will no longer officiate in the Premier League.

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It is understood Mason quit his role by mutual consent, a week after making a major mistake in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Brentford.

The VAR incorrectly allowed Ivan Toney’s goal to stand, after forgetting to check if Christian Norgaard was offside

It left Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta furious, as the error could prove costly in their race to beat Manchester City to the Premier League title.

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The Gunners are now in second place after losing 3-1 to Manchester City on Wednesday.

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