Michael Oliver appointed referee for Chelsea vs Manchester City

Michael Oliver has been appointed as referee for Chelsea v Manchester City on Matchday 6 of the Premier League season - Saturday 25th September.

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MICHAEL OLIVER

Oliver last presided over a Manchester City game in their 5-0 rout of Everton on the final day of last season. Considered one of England's best referees, he has officiated 41 City games, stretching all the way back to 2009. City have won 30 games, drawn 4 and lost 7 of those 41 that Oliver has refereed.

Photo courtesy of Kevin Warburton - A Moment in Sport/Imago

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FULL APPOINTMENTS

Referee: Michael Oliver Assistants: Stuart Burt & Simon Bennett Fourth official: Robert Jones VAR: Darren England Assistant VAR: Dan Robathan

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