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Chris Kavanagh

Chris Kavanagh as referee, Pep Guardiola in a circular inset

Chris Kavanagh slammed as Man City star could have seen red vs Newcastle United

Pep Guardiola was fortunate not to see Man City go down to 10 men in their Carabao Cup semi-final tie against Newcastle United. That is…

Harri Burton
Jan 13, 2026
Chris Kavanagh speaking with Antoine Semenyo, Man City's disallowed goal in a circular inset

Ex-PGMOL chief destroys ‘ludicrous’ controversy as Man City goal ruled out vs Newcastle United

Chris Kavanagh and Stuart Attwell made a “ludicrous” decision to rule out Antoine Semenyo’s second goal against Newcastle United. That is according to former PGMOL…

Harri Burton
Jan 13, 2026
Eddie Howe and Pep Guardiola side-by-side, Chris Kavanagh in a circular inset

Newcastle United vs Man City ref watch: Three decisions Chris Kavanagh got disastrously wrong

Chris Kavanagh was heavily involved during a feisty affair between Newcastle United and Man City in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Former head of the PGMOL,…

Harri Burton
Jan 13, 2026
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe looks worried

Newcastle fans fume at ‘unbelievable’ announcement for Carabao Cup clash vs Man City: ‘How is this allowed?’

Chris Kavanagh will take charge of the first leg of Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup semi-final against Manchester City on Tuesday. Newcastle beat Fulham 2-1 at…

Evan Lloyd
Jan 12, 2026
Chris Kavanagh as referee, Estevao wins a penalty in a circular inset

‘Stupid law’ slammed as ex-refs chief ‘gobsmacked’ by Charlton vs Chelsea controversy: ‘Crazy’

Chris Kavanagh had to enforce a “stupid law” during Chelsea’s thrashing of Charlton in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday. That is…

Harri Burton
Jan 12, 2026
Chris Kavanagh as referee, Keith Hackett in a circular inset

Ex-refs chief sends Chris Kavanagh stark warning over Bournemouth vs Arsenal scenes: ‘He’ll end up not getting another game’

Chris Kavanagh could see himself struggling for games in Europe after his performance in Bournemouth versus Arsenal on Saturday. That is according to former PGMOL…

Harri Burton
Jan 5, 2026
Andoni Iraola and Mikel Arteta side-by-side, Chris Kavanagh in a circular inset

Bournemouth vs Arsenal ref watch: Three decisions Chris Kavanagh got wrong

Chris Kavanagh was a major talking point at the Vitality Stadium as Arsenal claimed a key victory against Bournemouth on Saturday. Former Head of the…

Harri Burton
Jan 3, 2026
Champions League trophy on stand

Premier League referee now set for first-ever Champions League call-ups as ex-PGMOL chief left pleased

Chris Kavanagh has been promoted to an elite list of Uefa referees after performing well in the Premier League. Confirmed by BBC Sport on 30…

Jack Dawson
Dec 30, 2025
Chris Kavanagh refereeing, Michael Oliver in a circular inset

Ex-PGMOL chief calls for VAR change as ‘Chuckle Brothers’ blasted over Man City vs Liverpool controversy

Chris Kavanagh and Michael Oliver were both to blame for the wrong decisions during Man City’s win over Liverpool. That is according to former PGMOL…

Harri Burton
Nov 10, 2025
Pep Guardiola split image with Arne Slot and Chris Kavanagh inset

Man City vs Liverpool ref watch: Three decisions Chris Kavanagh got absolutely wrong

Manchester City secured a vital 3-0 victory over Premier League title rivals Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. After Arsenal dropped points against Sunderland on Saturday,…

Tom Griffin
Nov 9, 2025
Ange Postecoglou and Enzo Maresca, with Chris Kavanagh in a circular inset

Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea ref watch: Three decisions Chris Kavanagh got wrong

Chris Kavanagh’s name was on the tip of many supporters’ tongues as Nottingham Forest lost 3-0 to Chelsea at the City Ground. Red flags have…

Harri Burton
Oct 18, 2025
Chris Kavanagh refereeing, Howard Webb in a circular inset

‘How can you get this so wrong?’ – Ex-PGMOL boss: Howard Webb must address Chris Kavanagh red flags after Liverpool controversy

Howard Webb must hold talks with Chris Kavanagh after the referee was involved in yet more controversy during Crystal Palace versus Liverpool. That is according…

Harri Burton
Sep 29, 2025
Arne Slot looking sad, Oliver Glasner in a circular inset

Liverpool fans will fear Crystal Palace repeat after latest Premier League announcement

Liverpool supporters will already feel at a disadvantage ahead of facing Crystal Palace after the latest update. The Reds have often struggled against the Eagles,…

Harri Burton
Sep 23, 2025
Chris Kavanagh officiating, Howard Webb in a circular inset

Ex-refs chief: Chris Kavanagh should be suspended over unseen Newcastle vs Wolves controversy

Howard Webb must remove Chris Kavanagh from officiating duty for the upcoming Premier League fixtures. That is according to former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official,…

Harri Burton
Sep 15, 2025
Liverpool and Arsenal players clash in the penalty area, Chris Kavanagh in a circular inset

‘Who’s made the call?’ – Ex-FIFA ref reacts as Dominik Szoboszlai controversy ‘ignored’ in Liverpool v Arsenal

Chris Kavanagh should have reviewed the handball call against Dominik Szoboszlai as Liverpool beat Arsenal at Anfield, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief…

Harri Burton
Sep 2, 2025
Bruno Fernandes in action for Man United, next to an image of Matt Le Tissier

‘Rotten’ – Matt Le Tissier addresses Bruno Fernandes ‘whinging’ claim after penalty excuse

Bruno Fernandes’ ‘rotten’ penalty against Fulham on Sunday had nothing to do with bumping into referee Chris Kavanagh. That’s the view of former Southampton and…

Chris Smith
Aug 25, 2025
Chris Kavanagh smiling, Fulham v Man United penalty incident in circular insets

‘Wrong on all counts’ – Ex-PGMOL chief savages Chris Kanavagh over Man United penalty controversy

Chris Kavanagh was wrong to award a penalty to Man United after Calvin Bassey dragged Mason Mount to the floor, according to Keith Hackett. The…

Harri Burton
Aug 25, 2025
An image of Ruben Amorim in a circular frame next to Bruno Fernandes

‘No excuse’ – Ex-FIFA ref slams Chris Kavanagh for unseen Bruno Fernandes moment

Chris Kavanagh should have avoided making physical contact with Bruno Fernandes after awarding Manchester United a penalty against Fulham. The referee bumped into the Portugal…

Edward Bazeley
Aug 24, 2025
James Tarkowski in a blue and yellow top, Chris Kavanagh and Everton penalty incident in circular insets, with an Exclusive News banner

‘Where is the game going?’ – Ex-PGMOL boss ‘amazed’ by James Tarkowski controversy

James Tarkowski was unfairly punished for handball as Everton lost to Leeds United in their Premier League opener, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL…

Harri Burton
Aug 19, 2025
Harry Maguire Tyrique George Chris Kavanagh, Man United Chelsea PGMOL

Exclusive: PGMOL insider reacts to ‘illegal’ Chelsea elbow on Man United’s Maguire

Keith Hackett has voiced his concerns on Tyrique George’s “illegal elbow” on Harry Maguire just days after Alex Scott’s jaw was fractured by Tyrone Mings.…

Keith Hackett
May 17, 2025

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