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Stephen Killen

Premier League confirm referee appointments amid Constantine Hatzidakis linesman investigation following Liverpool 'elbow'

Craig Pawson will be in the middle for Liverpool's trip to Elland Road to face Leeds United in the first round of matches since Constantine Hatzidakis' suspension following an alleged elbow on Andy Robertson.

The linesman has been at the centre of the fallout following an altercation with the Reds full-back at the beginning of the interval during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Arsenal at Anfield.

Robertson was left incensed after the incident which saw him punished with a yellow card for his protestations. The PGMOL confirmed on Monday that the 34-year-old will not be appointed to any further Premier League fixtures as the Football Association investigate the events.

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The English top-flight will continue as normal this weekend with the title-race, push for Europe and battle to beat the drop all close to boiling point. Liverpool won't be in action until Monday as they travel to west Yorkshire where Javi Gracia's side will be looking to respond after their 5-1 defeat at home to Crystal Palace at the weekend.

It has been reported, via The Athletic, that match official Paul Tierney could've removed Hatzidakis following the alleged incident during the interval on Sunday.

He will be in charge at Molineux as Wolves host Brentford alongside Scott Ledger, who too was on the line at Anfield.

At Elland Road, joining Pawson will be Marc Perry and Richard West on the touchline with Tony Harrington on VAR.

Brighton & Hove Albion received an apology from Howard Webb following the failings of the technology during their defeat away at Tottenham Hotspur as Kaoru Mitoma was denied a penalty. The Video Assistant Referee that afternoon, Michael Salisbury, is not in action this weekend.

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