A brand new-look West Ham United facet return to Premier League motion on Saturday night beneath the incoming Julen Lopetegui, welcoming Aston Villa to the London Stadium.
Unai Emery’s facet shall be keen to copy their spectacular type of final season, securing Champions League soccer for the primary time for the reason that match’s rebrand again in 1992.
The Hammers have spent huge this summer time, bringing in a few of the most enjoyable skills in Europe, with Jean-Clair Todibo, Crysencio Summerville and Aaron Wan-Bissaka only a decide of the gifted bunch.
Emery has revolutionised Aston Villa since his arrival (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Who’s the referee for West Ham vs Aston Villa?
Tony Harrington will oversee proceedings within the Capital. Harrington was promoted to Choose Group 1 in June 2021 and took cost of his first top-flight sport in December of the identical 12 months.
Anticipate pleasure, as Harrington awarded penalties in 5 of his final six Premier League video games, though he has solely dished out two purple playing cards thus far in his top-flight profession.
He shall be assisted on the London Stadium by Scott Ledger & Mat WilkesÂ
VAR is certain to play a giant half within the motion on Saturday (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Who’s on VAR duties and the fourth official for West Ham vs Aston Villa?
Skilled referee John Brooks shall be in control of VAR on Saturday night alongside assistant Nick Hopton.
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Andrew Kitchen has been named fourth official forward of what’s more likely to be an exciting affair.
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