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Referee Madley's Record Under Scrutiny for Arsenal vs Liverpool
29 Oct
Summary
- Andy Madley to officiate Arsenal's upcoming match against Liverpool.
- Madley has refereed eight previous Arsenal games with mixed results.
- Past controversial decisions involving Kai Havertz and VAR are noted.
The Premier League has confirmed Andy Madley will be the referee for Arsenal's upcoming fixture against Liverpool at Anfield. This appointment brings Madley's past officiating of Arsenal matches into focus, having previously managed eight of their games since October 2017. During these matches, Arsenal has secured four victories, two draws, and two losses.
Notable incidents from Madley's previous encounters include a controversial penalty awarded to Kai Havertz in a 2025 FA Cup tie against Manchester United, where other questionable calls also occurred. More recently, in Arsenal's win over Everton last season, Madley, with VAR's assistance, did not award a penalty to Havertz despite a clear foul. The Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel later agreed a spot-kick should have been given.
