Everton entertain Manchester United at Goodison Park on Sunday in their first game since they were docked 10-points for a breach of profit and sustainability rules. The Toffees are back in the relegation mire but they did pick up a brilliant win at Crystal Palace before the international break. The Red Devils will be looking for their third straight Premier League win after back-to-back 1-0 victories against Luton and Fulham.
John Brooks has been appointed as the Everton vs Manchester United referee and he will be assisted by Lee Betts and Darren Cann, while Andy Madley will act as fourth official. VAR duties will fall to Chris Kavanagh and Eddie Smart.
Everton Vs Man Utd Referee And Premier League Match Officials
(Sunday 26th November 2023)
- Referee: John Brooks
- Assistants: Lee Betts and Darren Cann
- Fourth Official: Andy Madley
- VAR Officials: Chris Kavanagh and Eddie Smart (assist)
Has John Brooks Refereed Everton Or Man Utd This Season?
John Brooks is yet to officiate an Everton game in the Premier League this season but he has refereed one Manchester United fixture. Brooks was in charge when the Red Devils nicked a 1-0 win away at Fulham earlier this month with Bruno Fernandes netting an injury-time winner.
Jones issued eight yellow cards that day but only two of those were shown to United players; Alejandro Garnacho and Diogo Dalot.
Ahead of the match, the best UK betting sites make Man Utd the match favourites at 31/20, with the draw 5/2 and Everton at 37/20.
John Brooks will be the referee for Everton vs Manchester United on Sunday
Referee: John Brooks.
Assistants: Lee Betts, Darren Cann.
Fourth official: Andy Madley.
VAR: Chris Kavanagh.
Assistant VAR: Eddie Smart.#MUFC #PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/8vo3eC5Yee— MANCHESTER UNITED FANS (@Unitedfans2023) November 21, 2023
John Brooks Premier League Referee Stats 2023/24
John Brooks has taken charge of eight Premier League games so far this season with his latest coming just before the international break, Brighton’s 1-1 draw with Sheffield United at the AMEX.
In terms of cards, Brooks has shown 40 yellows and four reds so far this season and has also awarded two penalties. These penalties came in the same game during West Ham’s 3-1 win over Chelsea at the London Stadium in August.
His busiest match was in fact Man United’s away win at Fulham, whereby he issued eight yellow cards. The four players he has dismissed this season are Nayef Aguerd, Virgil van Dijk, Yves Bissouma and Mahmoud Dahoud.
John Brooks Premier League Stats Summary 2023/24
- Matches: 8
- Red Cards: 4
- Yellow Cards: 40
- Penalties: 2
Premier League VAR Controversies 2023/24
John Brooks’ only main VAR controversy this season came during Manchester United’s late win against Fulham at Craven Cottage. Although it didn’t matter too much in the end, Brooks was accused of wrongly ruling out a Scott McTominay goal in the first-half, believing that Harry Maguire had interfered with the Cottagers defenders.
Brooks checked the VAR monitor for several minutes and came to the decision that the Red Devils defender was at fault in the build-up. Nonetheless, Brooks will be keen to avoid any incidents and close calls this weekend with a huge three points up for grabs.
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