Liverpool fans react as Michael Oliver is named as referee for Man City clash

Michael Oliver will referee Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Manchester City this weekend.

The Reds host the champions on Sunday afternoon, in the biggest match of the season so far.

There have been fears that the much-criticised Martin Atkinson would take charge of the weekend action, but those worries have swiftly gone away.

Oliver has been handed the task of officiating it andt these Liverpool supporters have reacted positively to his appointment on Twitter.

Thank god it is not Martin Atkinson

— Martin (@lfc19827) November 4, 2019

There is a god. https://t.co/X6j3KwMdwS

— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) November 4, 2019

best ref in the prem.

— jason cox🌹 (@jasoncoxphoto) November 4, 2019

https://twitter.com/GarethDempsey/status/1191393136976769026?s=20

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At a time when the qualify of refereeing is often criticised, often rightly, Oliver is the best in the country.

He is the ideal appointment for the Liverpool-City meeting, hopefully avoiding controversy in the top-of-the-table clash.

Jurgen Klopp’s side know that a win will take them nine points clear of Pep Guardiola’s men, highlighting the importance of the match.

In many ways, it is one of Liverpool’s most important league outings in years, as they finally look to seal Premier League glory.