Premier League confirm referee appointments for Matchweek 13
- Chris Kavanagh to take charge of Manchester City vs Liverpool in weekend's big game
- Refereeing standards and VAR implementation continues to be criticised
- John Brooks and Simon Hooper handed other high-profile Premier League fixtures
Chris Kavanagh has been confirmed as the referee for Saturday's heavyweight Premier League clash between Manchester City and Liverpool.
After a two-week hiatus because of the final round of international fixtures for 2023, top-flight football returns when City take on Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium in a 12.30pm kick-off.
Kavanagh will referee the game, flanked by assistants Simon Bennett and Dan Robathan, while Stuart Attwell will be under the microscope should any controversial decisions require VAR intervention.
John Brooks has been tasked with officiating Everton's mouthwatering clash with Manchester United at Goodison Park on Sunday - the first time the Toffees will have taken to the field following their ten-point deduction for breaching Financial Fair Play regulations.
The weekend's other big game, involving Newcastle United and an improving Chelsea, will be overseen by Simon Hooper - Brooks is on VAR duty just under 24 hours before he heads to Merseyside to be the on-field official.
The remaining officials for matchweek 13 of the season have also been appointed, with Anthony Taylor, Andy Madley and Michael Salisbury among those to referee games between Saturday and Monday.
Premier League match officials for Matchweek 13
Manchester City vs Liverpool
Position | Name |
|---|---|
Referee | Chris Kavanagh |
Assistant referees | Simon Bennett, Dan Robathan |
Fourth official | Thomas Bramall |
VAR | Stuart Attwell |
Assistant VAR | Tim Wood |
Burnley vs West Ham
Position | Name |
|---|---|
Referee | Sam Barrott |
Assistant referees | Marc Perry, Steve Meredith |
Fourth official | Matt Donohue |
VAR | Craig Pawson |
Assistant VAR | Constantine Hatzidakis |
Luton vs Crystal Palace
Position | Name |
|---|---|
Referee | Jarred Gillett |
Assistant referees | James Mainwaring, Mat Wilkes |
Fourth official | James Linington |
VAR | Rob Jones |
Assistant VAR | Ian Hussin |
Newcastle vs Chelsea
Position | Name |
|---|---|
Referee | Simon Hooper |
Assistant referees | Adrian Holmes, Simon Long |
Fourth official | Jeremy Simpson |
VAR | John Brooks |
Assistant VAR | Neil Davies |
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton
Position | Name |
|---|---|
Referee | Anthony Taylor |
Assistant referees | Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn |
Fourth official | Andy Davies |
VAR | Graham Scott |
Assistant VAR | Mark Scholes |
Sheffield United vs Bournemouth
Position | Name |
|---|---|
Referee | Andy Madley |
Assistant referees | Harry Lennard, Nick Hopton |
Fourth official | Sunny Gill |
VAR | Peter Bankes |
Assistant VAR | Stuart Burt |
Brentford vs Arsenal
Position | Name |
|---|---|
Referee | Tim Robinson |
Assistant referees | Eddie Smart, Nick Greenhalgh |
Fourth official | Josh Smith |
VAR | Michael Salisbury |
Assistant VAR | Wade Smith |
Tottenham vs Aston Villa
Position | Name |
|---|---|
Referee | Rob Jones |
Assistant referees | Tim Wood, Wade Smith |
Fourth official | Tim Robinson |
VAR | Jarred Gillett |
Assistant VAR | James Mainwaring |
Everton vs Manchester United
Position | Name |
|---|---|
Referee | John Brooks |
Assistant referees | Lee Betts, Darren Cann |
Fourth official | Andy Madley |
VAR | Chris Kavanagh |
Assistant VAR | Eddie Smart |
Fulham vs Wolves
Position | Name |
|---|---|
Referee | Michael Salisbury |
Assistant referees | Richard West, Scott Ledger |
Fourth official | Darren England |
VAR | Stuart Attwell |
Assistant VAR | Simon Bennett |
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