Liverpool will face Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday with Darren England set to referee the match, marking his first time officiating a Liverpool game in 16 months.
England was previously barred from Liverpool fixtures after a major VAR error during their clash with Tottenham in September 2023, where Luis Diaz’s legitimate goal was wrongly disallowed.
The incident led to widespread criticism and a PGMOL review, with England removed from Liverpool games for the rest of the 2023/24 season as a result.
Liverpool fans have expressed frustration over the decision to appoint England for this weekend’s match, with many recalling the costly mistake.
Bournemouth, fresh off a 5–0 win over Nottingham Forest, will pose a tough challenge for the league leaders. The game will be closely watched, with fans wary of potential officiating controversies.