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The Premier League Has Named A Manchester-Born Referee For Sunday’s Clash Between The Red Devils And Tottenaham At Old Trafford
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The Manchester United vs Tottenham referee has been announced ahead of Sunday’s clash at Old Trafford.
Surprisingly, the Premier League have named Chris Kavanagh as the match official. The 39-year-old was born and raised in Ashton-under-Lyne, a market town in Tameside, Greater Manchester.
Nonetheless, Kavanagh is not known to support anyone. At least that has been made public knowledge. Therefore, his integrity in that respect hasn’t come into question in terms of favouring anyone whilst officiating.
The Red Devils will be looking to get back to winning ways after their goalless draw at Crystal Palace. Andre Onana proving the hero with a sublime double save in the second-half.
Spurs are looking for consecutive wins after seeing off Brentford on home soil last time out. Dominic Solanke scored his first goal for the club since making a summer switch from Bournemouth.
On Sunday, Kavanagh will be assisted by Lee Betts and Richard West. Fourth official duties fall to Craig Pawson with Peter Bankes and Simon Long on VAR.
Kavanagh was actually on VAR duties during United’s draw with the Eagles on gameweek 5. Many thought he should have instructed referee David Coote to give a penalty for an apparent handball. Scroll down for the clip.
Manchester United were robbed by VAR Chris Kavanagh here. Clear handball by Palace.
Referee David Coote gave a free kick for a similar handball in the same match btw outside the box. How come this was not a foul? The inconsistency. pic.twitter.com/schyJCvYHN
— Kyama (@ElijahKyama_) September 21, 2024
Manchester United Vs Tottenham Referee And Premier League Match Officials (Sunday September 29)
- Referee: Chris Kavanagh
- Assistants: Lee Betts and Richard West
- Fourth Official: Craig Pawson
- VAR Officials: Peter Bankes and Simon Long (assist)
Chris Kavanagh 2024/25 Premier League Stats
The Manchester United vs Tottenham referee Chris Kavanagh has officiated three Premier League games this season. One of those fixtures did include Spurs when they drew 1-1 with Leicester on gameweek 1.
However, Kavanagh hasn’t been in charge of the Red Devils this season. In fact, the last time he oversaw a game featuring Erik ten Hag’s side was in December 2023. United beat Chelsea 2-1 that night.
In England’s top flight in 2024/25, Kavanagh has booked a total of 14 players and shown one red card. That dismissal fell to Arsenal’s Declan Rice in the 1-1 draw with Brighton.
Kavanagh is yet to award a spot kick this season. The last time he did was in Manchester City’s 2-0 win over Spurs in May 2024.
Ahead of Sunday’s match at Old Trafford, the best football betting sites in the UK make United the 27/20 match favourites.