Premier League have released horrible news for Liverpool today for their derby match against Everton. 🚨 There’s no way Liverpool is going to win that match after this ruthless decision 💔 This cant be real! Fans are furious! 😡🤬

The Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, which was postponed earlier, is now just over two weeks away. However, a recent development regarding the match might spark concern among Liverpool supporters.

Initially scheduled for December 7, the game was delayed to February 12 due to Storm Darragh. This highly anticipated fixture will also mark Everton’s final league derby at Goodison Park before their transition to a new stadium.

Liverpool’s recent performances at Everton’s ground haven’t been encouraging, with just two wins there since October 2011. Today’s announcement might make fans even more uneasy about their chances.

Michael Oliver appointed as referee for the derby

The Premier League has released the list of officials for the upcoming fixtures, including the Merseyside derby. Michael Oliver has been assigned as the referee, while Chris Kavanagh will handle VAR responsibilities.

For Liverpool’s game against Bournemouth on Saturday, Darren England will referee, with John Brooks in charge of VAR.

Oliver’s appointment raises concerns for Liverpool fans

Michael Oliver’s selection has left some Liverpool supporters uneasy. He recently came under fire for showing Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly a contentious red card in their victory over Wolves—a decision upheld by Darren England on VAR, despite widespread criticism.

If a similar scenario were to occur involving a Liverpool player, it would undoubtedly provoke outrage. However, the abuse and threats directed at Oliver and his family after the Arsenal game remain unacceptable and go far beyond the bounds of fair criticism.

Liverpool’s track record with Oliver as referee isn’t promising either, with only three wins in their last 12 games officiated by him. One controversial instance occurred last season when Oliver failed to penalize Jeremy Doku for a dangerous challenge on Alexis Mac Allister during a 1-1 draw against Manchester City—a decision that VAR also upheld, sparking debate.

With luck, officiating won’t become the focal point of the upcoming derby. Instead, Liverpool fans will be eager to see their team secure a much-needed wi

n at Goodison Park.