Confirmed Match Officials: Manchester City vs Brighton (Premier League)
Craig Pawson will take charge of Manchester City versus Brighton on Saturday afternoon.
City will be looking to bounce back from Sunday's disappointing loss to Liverpool when they welcome Brighton to the Etihad Stadium this weekend.
Pep Guardiola's sides unbeaten start to the season came to an end at Anfield, as the Sky Blues fell four points behind Arsenal in the emerging Premier League title race.
After Phil Foden had an early second-half strike disallowed following a VAR review, Mo Salah pounced on a Joao Cancelo mistake to inflict a third consecutive loss to City in all competitions.
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City have now failed to score in their past two matches, after a stalemate against FC Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League.
Brighton, who have enjoyed an impressive start to the season, are the latest visitors to the Etihad Stadium this weekend.
As Manchester City look to return to winnings ways, the Premier League have announced the Match Officials for Saturday's clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on the sideline during the Premier League match at Anfield (PA Images/Alamy)Match Referee
Craig Pawson will take charge of proceedings at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The 43 year-old has officiated 11 matches so far this season, showing 49 yellow cards and no red cards.
Pawson last took charge of the Sky Blues in July, officiating the FA Community Shield loss at the King Power Stadium.
Assistant Referees
The referee will be accompanied at the Etihad Stadium by Assistant Referees Marc Perry and Scott Ledger.
Video Assistant Referees
Overviewing proceedings from Stockley Park on Saturday will be Video Assistant Referee Lee Mason.
The specialist VAR will be alongside Ian Hussin, who has been named as the Assistant Video Assistant Referee.
Fourth Official
Tony Harrington has been named as the Fourth Official for the match.
The referee will be overseeing conduct within the two dugouts, and the behaviour of managers Pep Guardiola and Roberto De Zerbi.
Topics: Manchester City, Brighton And Hove Albion, Premier League
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