Referee Chris Kavanagh has not been appointed to officiate a Premier League game this weekend following criticism of decisions made in Aston Villa’s FA Cup tie against Newcastle. And there was another twist at the top of the Championship as Haji Wright’s hat-trick sent Coventry top with a win over Middlesbrough. Macclesfield’s FA Cup magic endsSam Heathcote’s own goal was the difference as Macclesfield were beaten by Brentford (Martin Rickett/PA)Non-league Macclesfield’s FA Cup run ended as a Sam Heathcote own goal earned a 1-0 win for Brentford in their fourth-round tie. Premier League leaders Arsenal will travel to League One side Mansfield, who beat top-flight opponents Burnley 2-1 on Saturday. No Premier League game for KavanaghChris Kavanagh will not officiate a Premier League game this weekend (Adam Davy/PA)Kavanagh will not referee a Premier League game this weekend following a series of errors during Aston Villa’s match with Newcastle on Saturday.

Source: Express February 17, 2026 04:44 UTC