The Premier League has revealed who will referee Liverpool vs. Brighton at Anfield on Saturday, in addition to his assistants and the VAR workforce.
Having gained all however two of their 14 video games this season, together with Wednesday’s League Cup tie in opposition to Brighton, Liverpool come into their residence match in opposition to the Seagulls as agency favourites.
Although the groups confronted off simply this week, there may not be too many particular person battles again out for a second spherical as most of the gamers who performed on Wednesday can be relegated to the bench for the Anfield conflict.
Just like the gamers, there will even be a change in referee as Tony Harrington takes over from Darren Bond as the person within the center.
His assistants can be Scott Ledger and Adrian Holmes, whereas Bobby Madley is the fourth official.
Officers for Liverpool vs. Brighton
- Assistants: Scott Ledger and Adrian Holmes
- Fourth official: Bobby Madley
- Assistant VAR: Wade Smith
In contrast to within the League Cup, there can be VAR – Chris Kavanagh is on obligation for this one with Wade Smith performing as his assistant.
Referee Harrington has taken cost of three Liverpool matches up to now; the Reds’ 7-2 win in opposition to Lincoln in 2020, a goalless FA Cup draw in opposition to Derby in 2022 and, most not too long ago, the 3-0 win in opposition to Bournemouth in September.
Initially from the north east, Harrington has been refereeing within the Premier League since 2021, however you must gpo again 10 years for the final time he refereed Brighton away from residence.
The official has an fascinating backstory too. His grandfather performed over 325 instances for Hartlepool within the Nineteen Fifties.
As talked about, Harrington has refereed Liverpool this season already, the Reds’ 3-0 win over Bournemouth, however has additionally taken cost of 4 different Premier League matches.
These embody victories for Arsenal, Man Metropolis and Aston Villa. He has given a minimal of three yellow playing cards in every with a most of 5 booked in a sport, and he hasn’t despatched anybody off within the Premier League this season.
