WHICH PREMIER LEAGUE REFEREES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO OFFICIATE LIVERPOOL AND EVERTON GAMES?

It has been revealed which Premier League referees are not allowed to officiate Liverpool and Everton games. Stuart Atwell has been heavily scrutinised this week for his role in the Toffees' controversial win over Nottingham Forest at Goodison Park.

The 41-year-old, who was born in Nuneaton – a town in Warwickshire – was appointed lead Video Assistant Referee for the clash, with Simon Long named as his assistant. During the game, Anthony Taylor, the on-field referee, dismissed appeals for a penalty in favour of the Midlands-based outfit on three separate occasions.

While the 45-year-old may not have been convinced by what he had seen in real-time, Atwell adjudged his colleague to have made the correct decision after several reviews at Stockley Park. Furious that VAR overlooked several incidents, Nottingham Forest published an eye-opening statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, warning that their 'patience has been tested'.

As a result of Everton's win at the weekend, Nuno Espirito Santo's side have been plunged deeper into a relegation battle. So, with the Merseyside derby looming, here's a look at which Premier League referees aren't allowed to officiate the two giants.

Jarred Gillett – Queensland, Australia

A Liverpool fan who also doesn't referee Everton matches.

Rob Jones – Wirral, Merseyside

Never involved in Liverpool or Everton games.

Peter Bankes – Liverpool, Merseyside

It remains unclear who the 42-year-old supports, but he is not involved in Liverpool or Everton matches having grown up in the area.

Darren Bond – Wigan, Greater Manchester

He has also not been involved in Everton and Liverpool games despite being a Wigan Athletic supporter.

Michael Salisbury – Higher Penwortham, Lancashire

Never involved in Liverpool or Everton matches, but it remains unclear exactly who he supports.

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