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 of the midweek slate as title hopefuls Arsenal welcome Ruben Amorin’s Manchester United to the Emirates Stadium.
Meanwhile, Michael Oliver takes charge of proceedings at the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City look to return to winning ways against surprise package Nottingham Forest.
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 14.
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Premier League referees this week
Ipswich v Crystal Palace – Tuesday, December 3 (19:30)
Referee: Craig Pawson. Assistants: James Mainwaring, Nat Aspinall. Fourth official: Gavin Ward. VAR: Chris Kavanagh. Assistant VAR: Gary Beswick.
- Craig Pawson is averaging 23.86 fouls, 4.00 yellow cards, 0.14 red cards and 0.14 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Leicester v West Ham – Tuesday, December 3 (20:15)
Referee: Josh Smith. Assistants: Tim Wood, Marc Perry. Fourth official: Darren Bond. VAR: Neil Davies. Assistant VAR: Jarred Gillett.
- Josh Smith is averaging 21.50 fouls, 4.50 yellow cards, 0.00 red cards and 0.50 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Everton v Wolves – Wednesday, December 4 (19:30)
Referee: Michael Salisbury. Assistants: Darren Cann, Con Hatzidakis. Fourth official: Leigh Doughty. VAR: Darren England. Assistant VAR: Richard West.
- Michael Salisbury is averaging 21.00 fouls, 2.00 yellow cards, 1.00 red cards and 0.00 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Man City v Nottingham Forest – Wednesday, December 4 (19:30)
Referee: Michael Oliver. Assistants: Stuart Burt, Scott Ledger. Fourth official: Tom Bramall. VAR: Peter Bankes. Assistant VAR: Dan Cook.
- Michael Oliver is averaging 21.36 fouls, 4.91 yellow cards, 0.09 red cards and 0.00 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Newcastle v Liverpool – Wednesday, December 4 (19:30)
Referee: Andy Madley. Assistants: Wade Smith, Craig Taylor. Fourth official: Anthony Backhouse. VAR: Stuart Attwell. Assistant VAR: James Mainwaring.
- Andy Madley is averaging 25.40 fouls, 4.80 yellow cards, 0.20 red cards and 0.40 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Southampton v Chelsea – Wednesday, December 4 (19:30)
Referee: Tony Harrington. Assistants: Mat Wilkes, Steve Meredith. Fourth official: Simon Hooper. VAR: Matt Donohue. Assistant VAR: Sian Massey-Ellis.
- Tony Harrington is averaging 23.29 fouls, 3.57 yellow cards, 0.00 red cards and 0.43 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Arsenal v Man Utd – Wednesday, December 4 (20:15)
Referee: Sam Barrott. Assistants: Lee Betts, Ian Hussin. Fourth official: Rob Jones. VAR: Jarred Gillett. Assistant VAR: Adam Nunn.
- Sam Barrott is averaging 21.63 fouls, 6.13 yellow cards, 0.00 red cards and 0.25 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Aston Villa v Brentford – Wednesday, December 4 (20:15)
Referee: Lewis Smith. Assistants: Simon Bennett, Dan Robathan. Fourth official: Anthony Taylor. VAR: Nick Hopton. Assistant VAR: John Brooks.
- Lewis Smith is averaging 23.50 fouls, 3.00 yellow cards, 0.50 red cards and 0.50 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Fulham v Brighton – Thursday, December 5 (19:30)
Referee: Peter Bankes. Assistants: Eddie Smart, Nick Greenhalgh. Fourth official: James Linington. VAR: Paul Tierney. Assistant VAR: Steve Meredith.
- Peter Bankes is averaging 18.71 fouls, 4.00 yellow cards, 0.14 red cards and 0.57 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Bournemouth v Tottenham – Thursday, December 5 (20:15)
Referee: Simon Hooper. Assistants: Adrian Holmes, Simon Long. Fourth official: Tim Robinson. VAR: John Brooks. Assistant VAR: Dan Robathan.
- Simon Hooper is averaging 22.33 fouls, 5.57 yellow cards, 0.17 red cards and 0.00 penalties per game in 2024/25.
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