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.
Anthony Taylor is responsible for keeping order in this weekend’s biggest clash, which takes place at the Emirates Stadium when Premier League title rivals Arsenal host Liverpool on Sunday.
The top-flight action kicks off a day earlier than normal in gameweek nine as Nottingham Forest welcome East Midlands rivals Leicester City to the City Ground under the Friday night lights.
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 nine.
Premier League referees this weekend
Leicester v Nottingham Forest – Friday, October 25 (20:00)
Referee: Craig Pawson. Assistants: Eddie Smart, Nick Greenhalgh. Fourth official: Darren Bond. VAR: Paul Tierney. Assistant VAR: Harry Lennard.
- Craig Pawson is averaging 23.75 fouls, 4.25 yellow cards, 0.25 red cards and 0.25 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Aston Villa v Bournemouth – Saturday, October 26 (15:00)
Referee: Andy Madley. Assistants: Nick Hopton, Mark Scholes. Fourth official: Chris Kavanagh. VAR: Matt Donohue. Assistant VAR: Jarred Gillett.
- Andy Madley is averaging 22.67 fouls, 3.67 yellow cards, 0.33 red cards and 0.33 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Brentford v Ipswich – Saturday, October 26 (15:00)
Referee: Lewis Smith. Assistants: Scott Ledger, Mat Wilkes. Fourth official: Rob Jones. VAR: Peter Bankes. Assistant VAR: Neil Davies.
- Lewis Smith is averaging 30.00 fouls, 5.00 yellow cards, 0.00 red cards and 0.00 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Brighton v Wolves – Saturday, October 26 (15:00)
Referee: Michael Oliver. Assistants: Stuart Burt, James Mainwaring. Fourth official: Gavin Ward. VAR: Graham Scott. Assistant VAR: Adrian Holmes.
- Michael Oliver is averaging 21.86 fouls, 5.29 yellow cards, 0.14 red cards and 0.00 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Man City v Southampton – Saturday, October 26 (15:00)
Referee: Tony Harrington. Assistants: Derek Eaton, Akil Howson. Fourth official: Sam Allison. VAR: David Coote. Assistant VAR: Simon Long.
- Tony Harrington is averaging 24.00 fouls, 3.50 yellow cards, 0.00 red cards and 0.50 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Everton v Fulham – Saturday, October 26 (17:30)
Referee: John Brooks. Assistants: Simon Bennett, Darren Cann. Fourth official: Leigh Doughty. VAR: Stuart Attwell. Assistant VAR: Constantine Hatzidakis.
- John Brooks is averaging 22.50 fouls, 5.50 yellow cards, 0.00 red cards and 0.50 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Chelsea v Newcastle – Sunday, October 27 (14:00)
Referee: Simon Hooper. Assistants: Adrian Holmes, Simon Long. Fourth official: Rob Jones. VAR: Jarred Gillett. Assistant VAR: Ian Hussin.
- Simon Hooper is averaging 21.00 fouls, 5.00 yellow cards, 0.25 red cards and 0.20 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Crystal Palace v Tottenham – Sunday, October 27 (14:00)
Referee: Darren Bond. Assistants: Lee Betts, Steve Meredith. Fourth official: Tim Robinson. VAR: Chris Kavanagh. Assistant VAR: Richard West.
- Darren Bond is averaging 21.67 fouls, 4.33 yellow cards, 0.60 red cards and 0.00 penalties per game in 2024/25.
West Ham v Man Utd – Sunday, October 27 (14:00)
Referee: David Coote. Assistants: Dan Robathan, Craig Taylor. Fourth official: Tom Bramall. VAR: Michael Oliver. Assistant VAR: Stuart Burt.
- David Coote is averaging 26.25 fouls, 5.50 yellow cards, 0.00 red cards and 0.00 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Arsenal v Liverpool – Sunday, October 27 (16:30)
Referee: Anthony Taylor. Assistants: Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn. Fourth official: Sam Barrott. VAR: Michael Salisbury. Assistant VAR: Darren Cann.
- Anthony Taylor is averaging 21.14 fouls, 5.00 yellow cards, 0.14 red cards and 0.43 penalties per game in 2024/25.
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