The referee who caused controversy during the Man City vs Tottenham game, Simon Hooper, will be officiating the upcoming match between Sheffield United and Liverpool. During the Man City game, Hooper controversially called advantage for a foul on Erling Haaland before pulling play back with Jack Grealish through on goal. This decision infuriated Man City, especially Haaland who later took to social media to express his frustration. Pep Guardiola also criticized the fourth official, Anthony Taylor. Liverpool fans are wary of Hooper’s past mistakes, including the VAR communication error that denied Luis Diaz a legitimate goal during the Tottenham game.
The Reds will be looking to secure three points and maintain their position at the top of the table, while Man City will be looking to bounce back from their recent league form.
