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Premier League announce match officials for Liverpool vs Manchester United

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## Premier League Announces Match Officials for Liverpool vs Manchester United The Premier League has confirmed the match officials for the highly anticipated match between Liverpool and Manchester United. This announcement comes as both teams prepare for a pivotal clash in the league. ### Refereeing Team - **Referee:** The match will be officiated by **Michael Oliver**. He will be assisted by **Stuart Burt** and **Tim Wood**, who will serve as the assistant referees. **Craig Pawson** has been designated as the fourth official for the encounter[1]. ### VAR Team - **VAR Official:** **Darren England** will take on the role of Video Assistant Referee. He will be assisted by **James Bell**[1]. The appointment of these officials is significant, as their decisions could potentially impact the match's outcome. Darren England, in particular, has been involved in controversy in the past, notably during a Liverpool vs. Tottenham match in September 2023. In that encounter, a goal by Luis Diaz was disallowed due to offside, but VAR failed to intervene correctly, leading to criticism[1]. Both Liverpool and Manchester United will be looking to capitalize on any favorable decisions while minimizing the impact of any potential controversies. The match promises to be intense, with both teams eager to secure crucial points in the Premier League standings.