Liverpool get referee with perfect record for next Premier League game as controversial VAR confirmed

Andy Madley has been appointed as the match referee for Liverpool's trip to Luton Town.

The West Yorkshire official will be in the middle of the first meeting between the Reds and the Hatters since 2008, when Liverpool ran out 5-0 winners in the FA Cup.

Rob Edwards' side are enjoying their debut season in the English top-flight after their fairy tale rise through the Football League. Their playoff final win over Coventry City on penalties secured their place in the Premier League, marking their promotion path from the National League to the pinnacle of English football.

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Liverpool travel to Kenilworth Road for Sunday's (November 5) 4.30pm kick-off.

It will be Madley's 11th game in the middle involving the Reds and his first Jurgen Klopp's side embarrassed Manchester United 7-0 at Anfield.

That night on Merseyside was a memorable one for all Liverpool fans, as well as Mohamed Salah whose brace saw him leapfrog Robbie Fowler to become the club's all-time Premier League goalscorer.

In the last 10 of the matches that Madley has officiated, Liverpool are unbeaten - winning seven and drawing three against Fulham, Brighton & Hove Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Madley will be assisted by Harry Lennard and Nick Hopton on the touchline with Anthony Taylor as the fourth official.

Craig Pawson has been appointed the Video Assistant Referee with Simon Long as the Assistant VAR for the Premier League match.

Pawson's involvement in Liverpool encounters hasn't been shy of controversy. As recently as the Merseyside derby, the 44-year-old was at the centre of the