Newcastle United face Chelsea at St James’ Park on Saturday in the 13th game of the Premier League season.
The Premier League has confirmed the officials for Saturday’s Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea (kick-off 3pm). Both clubs return to action after a two-week international break.
Newcastle went into the game having lost 2-0 to AFC Bournemouth, while Chelsea had previously drawn 4-4 against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
Simon Hooper has been appointed referee, marking the first time a Swindon-born referee has appeared in a Magpies match this season.
Referee Simon Hooper reviews video before red carding Liverpool’s Curtis Jones during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool.
Referee Simon Hooper reviews video before red carding Liverpool’s Curtis Jones during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool. His last appearance for United came in May as Eddie Howe’s side drew 2-2 with Leeds United.
Three penalties were awarded in the match, two of which were saved by Callum Wilson and the other by Nick Pope.The 41-year-old has received 38 yellow cards and two reds in nine top-flight games this season.
They include Liverpool duo Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota, who lost 2-1 to Tottenham Hotspur last September. When Luis Diaz’s goal was ruled offside, two red cards were overturned due to a VAR error.
The VAR team of Darren England and Daniel Cook deemed the on-field decision an on-field decision. England signaled ‘OK’ and resumed play with a Spurs free-kick.
They immediately realized their mistake, but could not change their decision according to existing protocols.
PGMOL chief executive Howard Webb admitted it was a mistake by England and Cook, with both officials canceling the final match before the international break in October.
