Arne Slot will surely be furious with Premier League announcement for Man United clash

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Credit: Imago Tue 14 October 2025 18:45, UK Liverpool return from the international break with a huge clash against Manchester United in the Premier League. The Reds are expected to challenge for the Premier League title alongside Arsenal and Manchester City, with Arne Slot’s men targeting four matches unbeaten against Man United this weekend.

Meanwhile, Slot won’t be happy with a decision the Premier League have made ahead of the clash against United. Michael Oliver selected to referee Liverpool vs Man UnitedMichael Oliver is one of the Premier League’s most divisive referees, and on Sunday, he could divide opinion once more.

The Dutchman felt his side should have been awarded a free kick after VAR spent over three minutes reviewing the goal before ultimately awarding it, having checked a razor-thin offside call and a possible foul on Ibrahima Konate.According to expert lip reader Jeremy Freeman, via the Liverpool Echo, Slot said ‘great game’ to the official, who seemingly interpreted the comment as sarcasm before promptly going to his pocket.Liverpool’s record with Oliver officiatingSlot got on Oliver’s wrong side with that sarcastic remark during the Merseyside Derby, and he will be hoping for less controversy this weekend. Liverpool’s record with Michael Oliver as referee66 games31 wins21 draws14 lossesThe Reds have won almost half of their games with Oliver officiating, and that is much better than Man United, who have secured victory in 18 of their 47 matches.