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Liverpool vs Man City referee confirmed for blockbuster showdown

Manchester City face Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday in their first outing since they were found guilty of breaching financial rules over a nine-season period.

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 11:44 AM
Liverpool vs Man City referee confirmed for blockbuster showdown
Key Things to Know
  • Chris Kavanagh has been appointed to referee Manchester City's Premier League match at Liverpool on Sunday.
  • Dan Cook and Nick Greenhalgh will serve as assistant referees, with Andy Madley acting as fourth official.
  • Paul Howard has been assigned as VAR alongside assistant VAR Nick Hopton.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Premier League has confirmed Chris Kavanagh will referee Manchester City's upcoming clash against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. Kavanagh will be assisted by Dan Cook and Nick Greenhalgh, with Andy Madley serving as the fourth official. Paul Howard will act as the video assistant referee alongside assistant VAR Nick Hopton.

The fixture marks Manchester City's first match since an independent panel found the club guilty of breaching financial rules across a nine-season period. City, who maintain their innocence, have appealed the decision regarding findings that they hid more than £900 million.

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