A Premier League weekend rarely passes by without a controversial call by the officials on the pitch or in the VAR room.
The 2024/25 season is unlikely to be any different as the greatest league in the world takes centre stage once again.
Sam Barrott is given the whistle for the big game on the weekend slate as Liverpool make the trip to north London to face Tottenham.
Meanwhile, Simon Hooper takes charge of proceedings at Selhurst Park as Crystal Palace host Arsenal.
After the standard of officiating came under constant criticism last season, a question every fan wants to know is which referee will be in charge of each game. Well don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
You can find all the Premier League odds on the Paddy Power website and Paddy Power app, otherwise below is the full list of referee appointments for matchday 16.
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Premier League referees this week
Aston Villa v Man City – Saturday, December 21 (12:30)
Referee: Peter Bankes. Assistants: Eddie Smart, Nick Greenhalgh. Fourth official: Andy Madley. VAR: Darren England. Assistant VAR: Darren Cann.
- Craig Pawson is averaging 18.22 fouls, 3.78 yellow cards, 0.22 red cards and 0.44 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Brentford v Nottingham Forest – Saturday, December 21 (15:00)
Referee: Michael Oliver. Assistants: Stuart Burt, James Mainwaring. Fourth official: Andy Davies. VAR: Jarred Gillett. Assistant VAR: Dan Cook.
- Michael Oliver is averaging 21.77 fouls, 5.00 yellow cards, 0.08 red cards and 0.00 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Ipswich v Newcastle – Saturday, December 21 (15:00)
Referee: Stuart Attwell. Assistants: Con Hatzidakis, Nat Aspinall. Fourth official: John Busby. VAR: John Brooks. Assistant VAR: Craig Taylor.
- Stuart Attwell is averaging 20.44 fouls, 3.89 yellow cards, 0.22 red cards and 0.11 penalties per game in 2024/25.
West Ham v Brighton – Saturday, December 21 (15:00)
Referee: Rob Jones. Assistants: Ian Hussin, Neil Davies. Fourth official: Sam Barrott. VAR: Paul Tierney. Assistant VAR: Mark Scholes.
- Rob Jones is averaging 25.70 fouls, 4.80 yellow cards, 0.30 red cards and 0.30 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Crystal Palace v Arsenal – Saturday, December 14 (17:30)
Referee: Simon Hooper. Assistants: Adrian Holmes, Simon Long. Fourth official: Oli Langford. VAR: Michael Salisbury. Assistant VAR: Steve Meredith.
- Simon Hooper is averaging 21.78 fouls, 4.89 yellow cards, 0.22 red cards and 0.00 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Everton v Chelsea – Sunday, December 22 (14:00)
Referee: Chris Kavanagh. Assistants: Richard West, Tim Wood. Fourth official: Tom Bramall. VAR: Graham Scott. Assistant VAR: Scott Ledger.
- Chris Kavanagh is averaging 20.73 fouls, 5.36 yellow cards, 0.36 red cards and 0.18 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Fulham v Southampton – Sunday, December 22 (14:00)
Referee: Tim Robinson. Assistants: Simon Bennett, Dan Robathan. Fourth official: Darren Bond. VAR: Jarred Gillett. Assistant VAR: Marc Perry.
- Tim Robinson is averaging 25.00 fouls, 5.67 yellow cards, 0.17 red cards and 0.17 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Leicester v Wolves – Sunday, December 22 (14:00)
Referee: Anthony Taylor. Assistants: Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn. Fourth official: Anthony Backhouse. VAR: Michael Salisbury. Assistant VAR: Mat Wilkes.
- Anthony Taylor is averaging 21.57 fouls, 4.00 yellow cards, 0.07 red cards and 0.57 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Man Utd v Bournemouth – Sunday, December 22 (19:00)
Referee: Craig Pawson. Assistants: Nick Hopton, Akil Howson. Fourth official: Oliver Langford. VAR: Darren England. Assistant VAR: Eddie Smart.
- Craig Pawson is averaging 23.22 fouls, 4.11 yellow cards, 0.11 red cards and 0.11 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Tottenham v Liverpool – Sunday, December 22 (16:30)
Referee: Sam Barrott. Assistants: Lee Betts, Wade Smith. Fourth official: Michael Oliver. VAR: Paul Tierney. Assistant VAR: Sian Massey-Ellis.
- Sam Barrott is averaging 21.10 fouls, 5.40 yellow cards, 0.00 red cards and 0.20 penalties per game in 2024/25.
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