Everton vs Liverpool just got even more interesting after Premier League announcement

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Everton and Liverpool have just learned who will referee the rescheduled Merseyside Derby.

Although it is soon to turn February, the Premier League has not been treated to its first Merseyside Derby of the season yet.

The December edition of the Merseyside Derby was postponed due to Storm Darragh.

However, there is now a rearranged date with Goodison Park hosting its final derby before Everton make their move over the summer.

The Toffees will be coming into the game on the back of improved form and with a new manager at the helm.

And David Moyes has just learned who will officiate the game in a couple of week’s time.

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Michael Oliver appointed referee for Everton vs Liverpool

The delay of the Merseyside Derby may have actually worked out for the better from an Everton perspective.

New ownership and a new manager has certainly put the Toffees in a stronger position.

Moyes is pushing for signings at Everton which could even bolster the squad ahead of Liverpool’s visit next month.

On Tuesday, the Premier League announced their latest referee appointments which included Michael Oliver as the official for the derby.

The following officials will also be involved:

• Stuart Burt – Assistant
• James Mainwaring – Assistant
• Chris Kavanagh – VAR
• Eddie Smart – Assistant VAR
• Tony Harrington – Fourth official

Oliver will be in action just a few days prior to the game on Merseyside as he travels up from Ipswich Town’s game against Southampton.

This announcement comes just days after Brighton’s Joel Veltman slammed VAR for conceding a penalty against the Toffees on Saturday.

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PGMOL share Michael Oliver statement after Arsenal saga

It has been quite the weekend for Oliver who oversaw Arsenal’s victory over Wolves on the weekend.

Despite the Gunners coming out on top, Oliver was slammed with criticism for his sending off of Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly.

The backlash from Arsenal fans even saw PGMOL release a statement condemning some of the actions from some fans.

But they are backing their top referee by instantly handing him the whistle for the biggest game on the fixture list.