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

Simon Hooper will take charge of Manchester City’s visit to Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon, the Premier League have announced.

Manchester City have the chance to move to the top of the Premier League table this weekend, when they travel to West London to face Fulham, who have won just two of their last eight matches in all competitions.

Fulham haven’t beaten City since 2009 and fell to a late loss at the Etihad Stadium in November, losing 2-1 after Erling Haaland’s 90th minute penalty.

Pep Guardiola’s side took a major step towards retaining the Premier League title on Wednesday evening, battering league leaders Arsenal 4-1, to move within two points of the Gunners having played two games less.

The Blues can further assert their momentum this weekend, as victory at Craven Cottage would move City to the top of the league ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Chelsea on Tuesday evening.

Kevin De Bruyne scored twice in midweek, while John Stones and Erling Haaland were also both on the scoresheet, with the latter netting a record-breaking 33rd Premier League goal of the campaign.

Ahead of Sunday’s meeting with Fulham at Craven Cottage, the Premier League have announced the Match Officials for the fixture.

Match Referee

Simon Hooper has been named as the referee for Sunday’s clash in West London between Fulham and Manchester City.

The 40 year-old has taken charge of 26 matches so far this season, showing 86 yellow cards and no red cards.

Hooper last refereed City earlier this month, when the Blues beat Liverpool 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium.

Assistant Referees

Hooper will be accompanied at Craven Cottage by Assistant Referees Simon Long and Neil Davies.

Video Assistant Referees

Overviewing proceedings will be Video Assistant Referee Andy Madley and Assistant Video Assistant Referee Sian Massey-Ellis.

Fourth Official

Graham Scott has been named as the Fourth Official.

The official will be overseeing conduct within the two dugouts, and the behaviour of managers Marco Silva and Pep Guardiola.