Craig Pawson announced as referee for Liverpool’s FA Cup final clash with Chelsea

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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Match Referee, Craig Pawson interacts with Joel Matip and Alisson Becker of Liverpool as a VAR check is underway on the goal scored by West Ham United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Liverpool at London Stadium on November 07, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Craig Pawson will referee this season’s FA Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea at Wembley on May 14.

The 43-year-old official has already refereed the League Cup final between the two sides back in February which Liverpool won on penalties after a goalless draw after 90 minutes and extra-time.

Pawson is yet to referee a final in the world’s oldest cup competition but has refereed two of the Reds’ games this season – he was the man in the middle for our trips to Leeds and West Ham.

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Both Premier League games between Liverpool and Chelsea this term have seen the spoils shared meaning we look set for another thrilling encounter at the national stadium next month.

Thomas Tuchel’s side earned a 1-1 draw at Anfield back in August and we threw away a two-goal lead at Stamford Bridge back in January.

The Blues defeated Crystal Palace 2-0 at Wembley on Sunday to book their place in the final whilst Jurgen Klopp’s side defeated Manchester 3-2 in the previous round.

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