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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Jurgen Klopp confrontation allays Arsenal meltdown after referee announcement for Liverpool game

It's not often two sets of supporters can unite ahead of a fixture between their respective clubs, but that might be the case as Arsenal prepare to face Liverpool at the weekend.

As confirmed on Tuesday, the match officials for Matchweek 30 of the 2022/23 Premier League season have been appointed with Paul Tierney the man in the middle, flanked by assistants Constantine Hatzidakis and Scott Ledger with Craig Pawson on fourth official duty and Chris Kavanagh and Adam Nunn assigned VAR roles.

Now, the Gunners don't have fond memories of Tierney taking charge of their games. In fact, not only has he overseen five straight defeats but he angered supporters and Mikel Arteta during last season's North London Derby at Tottenham after awarding a rather contentious penalty and sending-off Rob Holding in the first half.

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