Manchester City can make it 12 wins in a row across all competitions if they can get the better of Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening.
The Cityzens are really beginning to stretch their legs as they look to home in on a sixth Premier League title in seven years.
On match week 24, a double from Erling Haaland gave City a 2-0 win over Everton. The Norwegian is now clear of Mo Salah in the race for the Golden Boot.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side picked up a valuable victory over Crystal Palace last time out. Former Eagles loanee Conor Gallagher hit a brace in the 3-1 win.
Andy Madley has been confirmed as the Manchester City vs Chelsea referee. Marc Perry and Nick Hopton have been selected as his assistants.
Keith Stroud will act as fourth official. VAR duties at the Etihad Stadium will fall to Peter Bankes, with Ian Hussin his assistant.
Man City Vs Chelsea Referee And Premier League Match Officials
(Saturday 17th February 2024)
- Referee: Andy Madley
- Assistants: Marc Perry and Nick Hopton
- Fourth Official: Keith Stroud
- VAR Officials: Peter Bankes and Ian Hussin (assist)
Has Andy Madley Refereed Man City Or Chelsea This Season?
Manchester City have been officiated on one occasion by Andy Madley in the Premier League this season. Madley had the whistle on match week 5 as the Cityzens came from behind to beat West Ham at the London Stadium.
James Ward-Prowse gave the Hammers a deserved half-time lead. Goals from Jeremy Doku, Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland saw the champions walk away with a 3-1 win.
On that day in September, Madley issued a total of five yellow cards. Josko Gvardiol and Rodri were given bookings for fouls.
Chelsea have also had Madley referee just one of the top-flight games in 2023/24. The 40-year-old took charge of the Blues 2-0 win over Sheffield United in December.
Goals from Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer sealed the three points for the west Londoners at Stamford Bridge. Conor Gallagher was the only player booked by Madley for Maurico Pochettino’s side.
Ahead of Saturday’s clash, the best UK betting sites make Man City the 4/11 match favourites. The draw is available at 5/1 and Chelsea are priced at 15/2.
Official: Andy Madley will referee #ManCity vs Chelsea in the #PL on Saturday evening. Peter Bankes will be the VAR.https://t.co/l6G3ndulBq
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) February 15, 2024
Andy Madley Premier League Referee Stats 2023/24
Saturday night’s clash at the Etihad Stadium will be the 15th Premier League game Andy Madley has refereed this season.
So far, Madley has issued 67 yellow cards with two players being sent off for receiving two bookings. He has awarded just the one penalty.
The busiest game under Madley’s watch came back in August for Wolves vs Brighton. A total of ten players were booked with Matheus Nunes dismissed in injury time for dissent.
Andy Madley Premier League Stats Summary 2023/24
- Matches: 14
- Red Cards: 2
- Yellow Cards: 67
- Penalties: 1
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