Michael Oliver to Referee Liverpool vs. Man United in Premier League Clash

Liverpool will face off against their arch-rivals, Manchester United, in a highly anticipated Premier League match at Anfield. The game, scheduled for a 4.30pm kickoff on Sunday, promises to be a tough test for both teams.

Michael Oliver Appointed as Referee

The Premier League has announced that Michael Oliver will be the referee for this crucial fixture. Oliver, one of the top referees in English football, will be supported by Anthony Taylor as the fourth official. John Brooks will serve as the VAR, and Simon Long will be Oliver’s assistant.

Controversial Figure Returns

Adding to the intrigue on the touchline is the return of assistant referee Dan Cook. Cook was involved in a controversial decision during a previous Liverpool game against Tottenham, where a goal by Luis Diaz was disallowed. Cook and his colleague Darren England were temporarily stood down after failing to effectively communicate their decision.

However, they have since been reintegrated into officiating duties, and Cook will now be part of the team officiating the Liverpool vs. Man United match. It is worth noting that three of the six officials for this game were also involved in the incident with Diaz’s disallowed goal.

History with the Officials

Liverpool has had previous encounters with both Anthony Taylor and John Brooks. Brooks notably sent off Virgil van Dijk in a match against Newcastle, while Taylor has been involved in various Liverpool games. In his 59 games refereeing Liverpool, Michael Oliver has seen the team win 29, draw 17, and lose 13 matches. He has also awarded Liverpool 15 penalties but has only sent off one Liverpool player, Fabio Borini, in a match against Arsenal.

With such a high-stakes match and experienced officials in charge, all eyes will be on Anfield as Liverpool and Man United battle it out on the pitch.