Premier League referees this weekend: Appointments for gameweek 23
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.
John Brooks is given the whistle for the big game on the weekend slate as Manchester City welcome Chelsea to the Etihad Stadium.
Meanwhile, Anthony Taylor takes charge of proceedings at Craven Cottage as Fulham and Manchester United kick off the last 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 22.
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Premier League referees this week
Bournemouth v Nottingham Forest – Saturday, January 25 (15:00)
Referee: Craig Pawson. Assistants: Scott Ledger, Mark Scholes. Fourth official: Steve Martin. VAR: Andy Madley. Assistant VAR: Simon Long.
- Craig Pawson is averaging 23.45 fouls, 4.38 yellow cards, 0.15 red cards and 0.23 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Brighton v Everton – Saturday, January 25 (15:00)
Referee: Tim Robinson. Assistants: Tim Wood, Steve Meredith. Fourth official: Tom Nield. VAR: Graham Scott. Assistant VAR: Gary Beswick.
- Tim Robinson is averaging 24.25 fouls, 5.oo yellow cards, 0.13 red cards and 0.13 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Liverpool v Ipswich – Saturday, January 25 (15:00)
Referee: Michael Salisbury. Assistants: Mat Wilkes, Derek Eaton. Fourth official: Darren Bond. VAR: Paul Tierney. Assistant VAR: Craig Taylor.
- Michael Salisbury is averaging 22.50 fouls, 3.17 yellow cards, 0.17 red cards and 0.00 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Southampton v Newcastle – Saturday, January 25 (15:00)
Referee: Sam Barrott. Assistants: Lee Betts, Wade Smith. Fourth official: Simon Hooper. VAR: Chris Kavanagh. Assistant VAR: Ian Hussin.
- Sam Barrott is averaging 20.79 fouls, 4.64 yellow cards, 0.00 red cards and 0.14 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Wolves v Arsenal – Saturday, January 25 (15:00)
Referee: Michael Oliver. Assistants: Stuart Burt, James Mainwaring. Fourth official: Tony Harrington. VAR: Darren England. Assistant VAR: Adrian Holmes.
- Michael Oliver is averaging 21.69 fouls, 5.06 yellow cards, 0.06 red cards and 0.06 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Man City v Chelsea – Saturday, January 25 (17:30)
Referee: John Brooks. Assistants: Simon Bennett, Dan Robathan. Fourth official: Lewis Smith. VAR: Stuart Attwell. Assistant VAR: Neil Davies.
- John Brooks is averaging 23.60 fouls, 5.60 yellow cards, 0.00 red cards and 0.20 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Crystal Palace v Brentford – Sunday, January 26 (14:00)
Referee: Tony Harrington. Assistants: Marc Perry, Richard West. Fourth official: Tim Robinson. VAR: Darren England. Assistant VAR: Akil Howson.
- Tony Harrington is averaging 22.92 fouls, 3.83 yellow cards, 0.25 red cards and 0.25 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Tottenham v Leicester – Sunday, January 26 (14:00)
Referee: Rob Jones. Assistants: Ian Hussin, Neil Davies. Fourth official: Andy Madley. VAR: Chris Kavanagh. Assistant VAR: Sian Massey-Ellis.
- Rob Jones is averaging 26.54 fouls, 4.69 yellow cards, 0.23 red cards and 0.31 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Aston Villa v West Ham – Sunday, January 26 (16:30)
Referee: Peter Bankes. Assistants: Eddie Smart, Nick Greenhalgh. Fourth official: Ruebyn Ricardo. VAR: Paul Tierney. Assistant VAR: Tim Wood.
- Peter Bankes is averaging 18.62 fouls, 4.00 yellow cards, 0.15 red cards and 0.38 penalties per game in 2024/25.
Fulham v Man Utd – Sunday, January 26 (19:00)
Referee: Anthony Taylor. Assistants: Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn. Fourth official: Sam Barrott. VAR: Jarred Gillet. Assistant VAR: Darren Cann.
- Anthony Taylor is averaging 21.80 fouls, 3.50 yellow cards, 0.10 red cards and 0.45 penalties per game in 2024/25.
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