Liverpool vs Man City referee confirmed as Michael Oliver decision made
Michael Oliver will be the referee for Liverpool's top-of-the-table showdown against Manchester City with Stuart Attwell on VAR.
The 39-year-old has officiated more Reds matches than any other team and will be in charge of his 54th match involving Manchester City. Oliver was in the middle for Liverpool's famous 3-2 FA Cup semi-final win over Pep Guardiola's side in 2021/22 - during their pursuit of a domestic double.
Controversy has surrounded Jurgen Klopp's side in light of their dramatic 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest. Darwin Nunez nodded home a 98th-minute winner at the City Ground to hand Liverpool an important win but the hosts were left infuriated by the decision to award possession back to the visitors.
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Just under two minutes passed before Mac Allister and Nunez combined but it has sparked fury throughout the Premier League and debate from former Premier League referees - including Mike Dean who called it a "monumental error".
Manchester City came from behind to earn bragging rights over rivals Manchester United after Phil Foden's brace inspired a 3-1 comeback win. Their triumph took them to within a point of league leaders Liverpool and for Oliver, it will be his first City game since their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal.
He was involved in controversy during the clash after Mateo Kovacic avoided a red card for fouls on Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice. The lack of action from Oliver prompted anger from Arsenal, including former player Perry Groves who said: "It was 100 per cent a second yellow card. I’m a big fan of Michael Oliver but he’s completely bottled
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