- Tom Cayless
Graham Scott appointed as referee for Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
After a midweek trip to Barcelona, City host Crystal Palace this weekend – the Premier League has appointed Graham Scott as the referee. The game kicks off at 3 pm BST and will not be broadcast live in the United Kingdom.
Graham Scott
The last time Scott officiated the Blues was last August when Norwich City visited the Etihad and received a 5-0 thumping. In total, he's refereed the Blues eight times, with City winning seven of those, including the 2018 Carabao Cup semi-final against Bristol City at Aston Gate.
Scott officiated a 2-2 home draw against Palace in the 2019/20 season.
Last season, he dished out 79 yellows and four red cards in the 23 games he took charge of.
So far this campaign, the 54-year-old has refereed just two games, with both finishing goalless –Luton vs Birmingham and Brighton against Newcastle.
Full Appointments
Referee: Graham Scott
Assistants: Harry Lennard & Adrian Holmes
Fourth Official: Darren Bond
VAR: Simon Hooper
Assistant VAR: Steve Meredith
Written by: @TomCayless_
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