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.
Michael Oliver is given the whistle for the big game on the weekend slate as Liverpool welcome Manchester United to Anfield.
Meanwhile, Andy Madley takes charge of proceedings at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Spurs and Newcastle kick off the latest round of action.
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
Tottenham v Newcastle – Saturday, January 4 (12:30)
Referee: Andy Madley. Assistants: Nick Hopton, Craig Taylor. Fourth official: Lewis Smith. VAR: Chris Kavanagh. Assistant VAR: Sian Massey-Ellis.
- Andy Madley is averaging 24.43 fouls, 4.71 yellow cards, 0.14 red cards and 0.29 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Aston Villa v Leicester – Saturday, January 4 (15:00)
Referee: Jarred Gillett. Assistants: Darren Cann, Richard West. Fourth official: Josh Smith. VAR: Peter Bankes. Assistant VAR: Adrian Holmes.
- Jarred Gillett is averaging 25.00 fouls, 6.50 yellow cards, 0.00 red cards and 0.25 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Bournemouth v Everton – Saturday, January 4 (15:00)
Referee: John Brooks. Assistants: Simon Bennett, Dan Robathan. Fourth official: Bobby Madley. VAR: Matt Donohue. Assistant VAR: Nick Greenhalgh.
- John Brooks is averaging 23.75 fouls, 6.00 yellow cards, 0.00 red cards and 0.25 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Crystal Palace v Chelsea – Saturday, January 4 (15:00)
Referee: Tim Robinson. Assistants: Tim Wood, Steve Meredith. Fourth official: Simon Hooper. VAR: Paul Tierney. Assistant VAR: James Mainwaring.
- Tim Robinson is averaging 24.71 fouls, 5.43 yellow cards, 0.14 red cards and 0.14 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Man City v West Ham – Saturday, January 4 (15:00)
Referee: Michael Salisbury. Assistants: Eddie Smart, Derek Eaton. Fourth official: Oli Langford. VAR: Graham Scott. Assistant VAR: Scott Ledger.
- Michael Salisbury is averaging 24.50 fouls, 3.00 yellow cards, 0.25 red cards and 0.00 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Southampton v Brentford – Saturday, January 4 (15:00)
Referee: Stuart Attwell. Assistants: Constantine Hatzidakis, Natalie Aspinall. Fourth official: John Busby. VAR: Craig Pawson. Assistant VAR: Wade Smith.
- Stuart Attwell is averaging 20.00 fouls, 3.70 yellow cards, 0.20 red cards and 0.10 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Brighton v Arsenal – Saturday, January 4 (17:30)
Referee: Anthony Taylor. Assistants: Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn. Fourth official: Sam Barrott. VAR: Darren England. Assistant VAR: Akil Howson.
- Anthony Taylor is averaging 22.06 fouls, 3.59 yellow cards, 0.12 red cards and 0.47 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Fulham v Ipswich – Sunday, January 5 (14:00)
Referee: Darren Bond. Assistants: Scott Ledger, Matthew Wilkes. Fourth official: Andy Madley. VAR: Paul Tierney. Assistant VAR: Dan Cook.
- Darren Bond is averaging 23.75 fouls, 4.63 yellow cards, 0.13 red cards and 0.00 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Liverpool v Man Utd – Sunday, January 5 (16:30)
Referee: Michael Oliver. Assistants: Stuart Burt, Lee Betts. Fourth official: Craig Pawson. VAR: Chris Kavanagh. Assistant VAR: Dan Robathan.
- Michael Oliver is averaging 21.60 fouls, 5.00 yellow cards, 0.07 red cards and 0.00 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Wolves v Nottingham Forest – Monday, January 6 (20:00)
Referee: Peter Bankes. Assistants: Nick Greenhalgh, Akil Howson. Fourth official: Michael Salisbury. VAR: Alex Chilowicz. Assistant VAR: Neil Davies.
- Peter Bankes is averaging 18.09 fouls, 3.91 yellow cards, 0.18 red cards and 0.36 penalties per game in 2024/25.
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