Rob Styles will not take charge of a match next weekend after his performance in the game between Liverpool and Chelsea.
Styles controversially awarded Chelsea a penalty which enabled the Blues to equalise after Fernando Torres' opener, before causing confusion by brandishing a yellow card at Michael Essien - who had already been booked - but insisting it was John Terry being booked.
Referees' chief Keith Hackett, general manager of Professional Game Match Officials Limited, told Sky Sports News: "Accountability exists and we, the PGMOL, do expect referees to get big decisions correct.
"On this occasion it was wrong and therefore Rob will not be officiating next weekend."
Referees' chief Keith Hackett, general manager of Professional Game Match Officials Limited, told Sky Sports News: "Accountability exists and we, the PGMOL, do expect referees to get big decisions correct.
"On this occasion it was wrong and therefore Rob will not be officiating next weekend."
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