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Liverpool vs Arsenal referee given first Premier League big six clash in over two years

Referee Andy Madley has not taken charge of a traditional 'big six' clash in over two years in the Premier League but will be the man in the middle at Anfield on Sunday…

By Matty Hewitt · Liverpool Echo

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 10:24 AM

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Referee Andy Madley will officiate Liverpool against Arsenal, his first big-six match in over two years.
Madley's last Premier League big-six fixture was Manchester City's 3-1 win over Manchester United in March 2024.
Madley has previously officiated 17 Liverpool Premier League games and five involving Arsenal.

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Referee Andy Madley has been appointed to officiate Liverpool's Premier League match against Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday. The assignment marks Madley's first top-flight 'big six' clash in more than two years, with his last such fixture being Manchester City's 3-1 win over Manchester United in March 2024.

Madley has previously overseen 17 Premier League fixtures involving Liverpool and five involving Arsenal. His past matches include a controversial 3-3 draw between Liverpool and Newcastle United in 2024, which led to a tunnel exchange with former Reds manager Arne Slot.

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