Confirmed Match Officials: Manchester City vs Sheffield United (Premier League)

David Coote will take charge of Manchester City’s Premier League clash against Sheffield United at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Pep Guardiola’s side conclude the year with a Premier League meeting with Sheffield United, as Manchester City look for their first win at the Etihad Stadium since early November, after successive draws against Liverpool, Tottenham and Crystal Palace.

The recently-crowned World Champions came from behind to beat Everton at Goodison Park on Wednesday evening, as second-half goals from Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez and Bernardo Silva secured a vital three points on Merseyside.

Manchester City moved to within five points of Liverpool with victory, and could move to within two points of Jurgen Klopp’s side with a win over the Blades.

Sheffield United are currently bottom of the Premier League table, with just two wins all season, and suffered a late 2-1 loss to Manchester City at Bramall Lane in August.

Ahead of Manchester City’s final match of an incredible calendar year, the Premier League have announced the Match Officials for Saturday’s fixture.

Match Referee

David Coote has been named as the referee for Manchester City’s clash with Sheffield United in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

The referee has officiated nine matches so far this season across all competitions, showing 48 yellow cards and three red cards.

Coote last took charge of Manchester City in January, when Guardiola’s side beat Wolves 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium.

Assistant Referees

Coote will be accompanied at the Etihad Stadium by Assistant Referees Tim Wood and Derek Eaton.

Video Assistant Referees

Overviewing proceedings will be Video Assistant Referee Simon Hooper and Assistant Video Assistant Referee Simon Long.

Fourth Official

Chris Kavanagh has been named as the Fourth Official.

The referee will be overseeing conduct within the two dugouts, and the behaviour of managers Pep Guardiola and Chris Wilder.