Manchester United were left frustrated with refereeing decisions against Leeds United and now the Premier League has confirmed who will take charge of the Chelsea match.
In the 2-1 defeat to Leeds United on Monday evening, Michael Carrick was left seething at referee decisions.
Lisandro Martinez was sent off for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair, and the first Leeds goal was scored after what seemed to be a foul on Leny Yoro.
Carrick wanted the first Leeds goal disallowed, and he lashed out at the referees in his post-match comments.
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Michael Oliver appointed for Man Utd vs Chelsea
United will be looking to bounce back in their next Premier League match against Chelsea on Saturday evening, and Carrick will hope it brings an end to the referee talk.
The Premier League have confirmed that Michael Oliver will be officiating the match.
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Mark Clattenburg called Oliver the ‘best referee’ in the Premier League, and he will bring plenty of experience.
But there is also history with Oliver and United captain Bruno Fernandes.
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It was described as 'violent conduct'
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Bruno Fernandes demanded an apology from Michael Oliver
Back in 2023, Fernandes demanded an apology from Oliver after United were denied a penalty in a 2-0 defeat to Tottenham.
A handball offence by Cristian Romero was waved away by Oliver, and Fernandes was left seething at the decision.
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“I want to see if they come to apologise to our dressing room like they said he did to the manager of Wolves,” Fernandes said.
Oliver has taken charge of three United matches in 2025/26. The Red Devils have won two of them and lost once.
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