Everton and Crystal Palace handed referee who’s already been dropped this season

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Everton play host to Crystal Palace in the Premier League this weekend.

After three games without a win, Everton will be desperate to get back into the win column at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday.

Crystal Palace are tough opponents, though, as they’re the only side left in the league yet to taste defeat this season.

Position	Team	Played MP	Won W	Drawn D	Lost L	For GF	Against GA	Diff GD	Points Pts
1	LiverpoolLiverpool	6	5	0	1	12	7	5	15
2	ArsenalArsenal	6	4	1	1	12	3	9	13
3	Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace	6	3	3	0	8	3	5	12
4	TottenhamTottenham	6	3	2	1	11	4	7	11
5	SunderlandSunderland	6	3	2	1	7	4	3	11
6	BournemouthBournemouth	6	3	2	1	8	7	1	11
7	Manchester CityManchester City	6	3	1	2	14	6	8	10
8	ChelseaChelsea	6	2	2	2	11	8	3	8
9	EvertonEverton	6	2	2	2	7	6	1	8
10	BrightonBrighton	6	2	2	2	9	9	0	8
11	FulhamFulham	6	2	2	2	7	8	-1	8
12	LeedsLeeds	6	2	2	2	6	9	-3	8

Palace have wind in their sails after defeating Liverpool in stoppage time last weekend, so the Toffees will need to be on their A game.

With that said, ahead of Sunday’s clash, the Premier League have just made an official announcement that may concern David Moyes a little.

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Michael Salisbury appointed referee for Everton vs Crystal Palace

The Premier League have announced that referee Michael Salisbury will be placed in charge of Everton’s game against Crystal Palace this weekend.

• Referee: Michael Salisbury
• Assistants: Marc Perry, Steve Meredith
• Fourth official: John Busby
• VAR: Craig Pawson
• Assistant VAR: Nick Hopton

Moyes may be a little concerned at that, as Salisbury was dropped by PGMOL earlier this season for making a blunder in Chelsea’s 2-0 win against Fulham.

The official incorrectly disallowed a perfectly good Fulham goal, so Howard Webb and his chiefs took him off VAR duty for Liverpool versus Arsenal.

Michael Salisbury’s record with Everton

Salisbury has only ever taken charge of two Everton games throughout his career, and both ended in wins for the Toffees.

The official oversaw Everton’s 4-0 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League last season.

He also took charge of the 3-0 win against Burnley in the third round of the Carabao Cup in November 2023.

Salisbury only showed two yellow cards in these fixtures, so the data suggests he could be a good omen for the Toffees.