Why Arsenal v Man City Carabao Cup final referee is 'banned' from officiating Liverpool games
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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballCarabao CupThe referee for the Carabao Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City was announced on March 11Experienced Premier League referee Peter Bankes will be the man in the middle for the Carabao Cup final on Sunday as Arsenal face Manchester City. Tom Bramall, who has taken charge of Arsenal and Manchester City matches in the league this season, is the fourth official.There will be VAR in place for the final at Wembley on Sunday.
Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook pageREAD MORE: Arsenal goalkeeper for Carabao Cup final revealed after David Raya theoryREAD MORE: Mikel Arteta makes admission over Arsenal trophy record ahead of Man City clashPremier League referees are required to disclose which teams they support, allowing the league to ensure they don't take charge of that team or of any matches which can directly affect that team. He was congratulated directly by his local FA when he got added to the Premier League's 'A' List of top officials for the 2019/20 season.Bankes has taken charge of 14 Arsenal matches over the course of his career, including the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Chelsea.
There was only one sending-off in his 12 City matches, with John Stones dismissed when Pep Guardiola's side beat Aston Villa all the way back in 2021.Bankes has been the man in the middle for 22 Premier League matches in the 2025/26 season, awarding six penalties and handing out four red cards. Learn moreSky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle for the 2025/26 season, saving £336 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.Sky shows at least 215 live Premier League games each season, an increase of up to 100, plus Formula 1, darts, golf and more.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Arsenal FCManchester City FCLiverpool FCRefereesCarabao Cup