Premier League first round referee: Anthony Taylor enforces Liverpool Bournemouth, Hooper blows Manchester United Arsenal

August 12th news The first round of the Premier League in the new season started this weekend, and the Premier League officially announced the law enforcement referees of each game.

Anthony Taylor enforces Liverpool vs Bournemouth, Simon Hooper enforces Manchester United vs Arsenal.

Premier League first round referee:

August 16 3:00 Liverpool vs Bournemouth

Referee: Anthony Taylor VAR: Michael Oliver

August 16 19:30 Villa vs Newcastle

Referee: Craig Bowson VAR: Peter Banks

August 16 22:00 Brighton vs Fulham

Referee: Sam Barrowt VAR: Matt Donoho

August 16 22:00 Sunderland vs West Ham

Referee: Robert Jones VAR: Stewart Atwell

August 16 22:00 Tottenham vs Burnley

referee: Michael Oliver VAR: Neal Davis

August 17 0:30 Wolves vs Manchester City

referee: Jared Gillette VAR: Michael Salisbury

August 17 21:00 Nottingham Forest vs Brentford

referee: Peter Banks VAR: Andy Madley

August 17 21:00 Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

referee: Darren England (pictured above) VAR: James Bale

August 17 23:30 Manchester United vs Arsenal

referee: Simon Hooper VAR: Paul Tierney

August 19 3:00 Leeds United vs Everton

Referee: Chris Cavana VAR: John Brooks