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.
Robert Jones is given the whistle for this weekend’s biggest game as Chelsea travel to Old Trafford to face Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Manchester United.
Michael Oliver will take charge of Premier League leaders Manchester City’s clash at Bournemouth, while John Brooks oversees proceedings in the round’s opening fixture, Newcastle v 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 nine.
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Premier League referees this weekend
Newcastle v Arsenal – Saturday, November 2 (12:30)
Referee: John Brooks. Assistants: Simon Bennett, Dan Robathan. Fourth official: Darren Bond. VAR: Jarred Gillett. Assistant VAR: Darren Cann.
- John Brooks is averaging 20.33 fouls, 4.00 yellow cards, 0.00 red cards and 0.33 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Bournemouth v Man City – Saturday, November 2 (15:00)
Referee: Michael Oliver. Assistants: Simon Long, Craig Taylor. Fourth official: Andrew Kitchen. VAR: Graham Scott. Assistant VAR: Sian Massey-Ellis.
- Michael Oliver is averaging 21.88 fouls, 5.38 yellow cards, 0.13 red cards and 0.00 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Ipswich v Leicester – Saturday, November 2 (15:00)
Referee: Tim Robinson. Assistants: Tim Wood, Steve Meredith. Fourth official: John Busby. VAR: Stuart Attwell. Assistant VAR: James Mainwaring.
- Tim Robinson is averaging 27.00 fouls, 5.75 yellow cards, 0.00 red cards and 0.00 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Liverpool v Brighton – Saturday, November 2 (15:00)
Referee: Tony Harrington. Assistants: Scott Ledger, Adrian Holmes. Fourth official: Bobby Madley. VAR: Chris Kavanagh. Assistant VAR: Wade Smith.
- Tony Harrington is averaging 22.80 fouls, 3.60 yellow cards, 0.00 red cards and 0.40 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Nottingham Forest v West Ham – Saturday, November 2 (15:00)
Referee: Peter Bankes. Assistants: Eddie Smart, Nick Greenhalgh. Fourth official: Craig Pawson. VAR: Alex Chilowicz. Assistant VAR: Constantine Hatzidakis.
- Peter Bankes is averaging 19.25 fouls, 4.50 yellow cards, 0.00 red cards and 0.25 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Southampton v Everton – Saturday, November 2 (15:00)
Referee: Andy Madley. Assistants: Nick Hopton, Marc Perry. Fourth official: James Bell. VAR: Matt Donohue. Assistant VAR: Neil Davies.
- Andy Madley is averaging 22.67 fouls, 3.67 yellow cards, 0.33 red cards and 0.33 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Wolves v Crystal Palace – Sunday, November 2 (17:30)
Referee: Anthony Taylor. Assistants: Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn. Fourth official: Simon Hooper. VAR: Paul Tierney. Assistant VAR: Ian Hussin.
- Anthony Taylor is averaging 21.00 fouls, 5.00 yellow cards, 0.25 red cards and 0.20 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Tottenham v Aston Villa – Sunday, November 3 (14:00)
Referee: Craig Pawson. Assistants: James Mainwaring, Wade Smith. Fourth official: Peter Bankes. VAR: David Coote. Assistant VAR: Richard West.
- Craig Pawson is averaging 24.00 fouls, 5.00 yellow cards, 0.20 red cards and 0.20 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Man Utd v Chelsea – Sunday, November 3 (16:30)
Referee: Robert Jones. Assistants: Lee Betts, Neil Davies. Fourth official: Tom Bramall. VAR: Michael Salisbury. Assistant VAR: Nick Hopton.
- Robert Jones is averaging 24.33 fouls, 5.00 yellow cards, 0.33 red cards and 0.33 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Fulham v Brentford – Monday, November 4 (20:00)
Referee: Stuart Attwell. Assistants: Constantine Hatzidakis, Mat Wilkes. Fourth official: Simon Hooper. VAR: Paul Tierney. Assistant VAR: Derek Eaton.
- Stuart Attwell is averaging 20.75 fouls, 4.50 yellow cards, 0.25 red cards and 0.25 penalties per game in 2024/25.
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