Confirmed Match Officials: Bournemouth vs Manchester City (Premier League)

Paul Tierney will take charge of Manchester City’s visit to the Vitality Stadium on Saturday evening, the Premier League have announced.

City could sit five points behind league leaders Arsenal when they kick-off on the south coast on Saturday evening after Pep Guardiola’s side stuttered to a frustrating 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest last weekend.

The Blues also had to settle for a 1-1 in draw in midweek, as Josko Gvardiol cancelled out Riyad Mahrez’s first half goal in the first-leg of City’s UEFA Champions League round of 16 clash against RB Leipzig.

Guardiola’s side have won just two of their past five matches in all competitions and are just three points ahead of Manchester United in the Premier League title.

Bournemouth, who lost 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium in August, are just one point above the relegation zone ahead of Saturday’s game against the Premier League champions.

Ahead of this weekend’s clash, the Premier League have announced the Match Officials for the fixture.

Match Referee

Paul Tierney will take charge of proceedings at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday evening.

The 42 year-old has officiated 22 matches so far this season, showing 74 yellow cards and three red cards.

Tierney last took charge of City in January, when the Blues beat Arsenal in Emirates FA Cup at the Etihad Stadium.

Assistant Referees

The referee will be accompanied by Assistant Referees Constantine Hatzidakis and Neil Davies.

Video Assistant Referees

Overviewing proceedings will be Video Assistant Referee Andy Madley and Assistant Video Assistant Referee Gary Beswick.

Fourth Official

Gavin Ward has been named as the Fourth Official.

The official will be overseeing conduct within the two dugouts, and the behaviour of managers Gary O’Neil and Pep Guardiola.