Saturday’s Premier League action begins in west London as table-toppers Liverpool take on Brentford in the 12:30pm kick-off.
Jurgen Klopp’s side can go five points clear with a win at the Gtech Community Stadium. However, the Reds are yet to taste victory away to Thomas Frank’s side since they were promoted to the top flight.
The Bees are six points clear of the relegation zone after their fine victory against Wolves last time out. Star man Ivan Toney scored at Molineux to make it three goals in four appearances this season.
Michael Oliver has been appointed as the Brentford vs Liverpool referee. He will be assisted by Stuart Burt and Dan Cook with Graham Scott acting as fourth official.
VAR duties fall to David Coote and Tim Wood.
Brentford Vs Liverpool Referee And Premier League Match Officials
(Saturday 17th February 2024)
- Referee: Michael Oliver
- Assistants: Stuart Burt and Dan Cook
- Fourth Official: Graham Scott
- VAR Officials: David Coote and Tim Wood (assist)
Has Michael Oliver Refereed Brentford Or Liverpool This Season?
Michael Oliver has refereed just the one Brentford game in the Premier League this season. He had the whistle during the Bees 3-1 home defeat to Everton in September.
Abdoulaye Doucoure, James Tarkowski and Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored for the Toffees. Mathias Jensen netted for the hosts.
Oliver issued four yellow cards that afternoon. Bryan Mbeumo and Saman Ghoddos for the home side. Ashley Young and Jarrad Branthwaite for the visitors.
Liverpool have had two Premier League fixtures overseen by Oliver in the 2023/24 campaign. The first came at Molineux in September as the Reds beat Wolves 3-1.
Cody Gakpo, Andy Robertson and an own goal from Hugu Beuno sealed the victory. Hee-chan Hwang had put the home side ahead early on.
Alexis Mac Allister, Harvey Elliot and Curtis Jones were all booked by Oliver. Wolves’ Nelson Semedo was also shown yellow.
The last game Oliver took charge of involving Jurgen Klopp’s side was their goalless draw with Manchester United at Anfield in December.
Seven bookings were issued that afternoon. Darwin Nunez and Wataru Endo for the hosts and five were shown to United players. Diogo Dalot was given two late yellows for dissent.
Premier League match officials for Matchweek 25 (17-21 February) have been confirmed ⬇️
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 13, 2024
Michael Oliver Premier League Referee Stats 2023/24
Michael Oliver has refereed a total of 15 Premier League games in 2023/24. His latest came on matchweek 24 during Chelsea’s 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace.
Oliver has issued a total of 61 yellow cards this season. In terms of reds, four players have been given their marching orders.
Four penalties have been awarded by Oliver in 2023/24. West Ham’s Said Benrahma had the latest which was saved by Arsenal‘s David Raya at the Emirates in December.
Michael Oliver Premier League Stats Summary 2023/24
- Matches: 15
- Red Cards: 4
- Yellow Cards: 61
- Penalties: 4
Ahead of the match, the best UK betting sites make Liverpool the match favourites at 8/13, the draw 18/5 and Brentford 9/2.
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