Michael Oliver's refereeing record vs Liverpool as Man Utd fans fume over appointment

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCThe Premier League have confirmed that Michael Oliver will take charge of Manchester United's trip to Liverpool on Sunday afternoonThe Premier League has confirmed that Michael Oliver will be the man in the middle for Liverpool's showdown with Manchester United. Meanwhile, the 40-year-old referee has taken charge of United games on 47 separate occasions.United's success rate with Oliver taking charge is notably inferior to that of Liverpool.

The official has issued 98 yellow cards throughout United fixtures, with five of those cautions resulting in dismissals.Remarkably, Oliver has never produced a straight red card during matches featuring either United or Liverpool. Diogo Dalot initially received a booking for remonstrating with the official, before being sent off moments later for continued dissent.Therefore, when the Premier League confirmed Oliver would take charge of this weekend's encounter, United fans voiced their displeasure across social media.

On X, previously Twitter, @SmnLlyd5 commented: "Michael Oliver being given the Liverpool-United game after the Dalot fiasco the season before last feels like a wind- up. He's a terrible notice-me ref at the best of times; seems to go up a notch when given a big game."@AdamJoseph____ posted: "Michael Oliver has been appointed as the referee for the Liverpool vs Manchester United clash at Anfield for the third season in a row.