PAUL TIERNEY is set to referee the biggest match of his career this Sunday.
The whistleblower has been selected to take charge of Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Manchester United.
Paul Tierney will be the ref for Sunday’s huge title showdown at AnfieldCredit: Getty
He will be in charge for the clash between Liverpool and Manchester UnitedCredit: PA
The 40-year-old from Wigan has officiated five ‘Big Six’ match-ups over the past two seasons.
And his performances have led to him moving up the ranks of Prem refs.
Tierney has already been in charge of two games for the champions this term.
He took VAR advice to send off Chelsea’s Andreas Christensen as Liverpool won 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.
But was criticised by Reds fans for not awarding a spot-kick for a clash between Sadio Mane and Newcastle keeper Karl Darlow in the goalless draw at St James’ Park last month.
And he also had a post-match altercation with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp after July’s win over Aston Villa.
Tierney has refereed just one United game this season.
That came in November when the Red Devils tasted victory on Merseyside.
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Two goals from Bruno Fernandes and a Edinson Cavani strike sealed a 3-1 win for United at Everton.
This weekend’s clash will be the first of two quickfire meetings between the two rivals.
United host Liverpool the following weekend in the FA Cup fourth round.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
