Chris Kavanagh has been appointed to referee the Premier League meeting between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday, October 11.
The Premier League confirmed the match officials for the fixture as part of its Matchweek 6 appointments. Kavanagh will be assisted by Dan Cook and Nick Greenhalgh, with Andy Madley serving as the fourth official.
Paul Howard has been appointed as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), with Nick Hopton acting as the assistant VAR. The appointments were announced by the Premier League on October 5.
The fixture is scheduled to kick off at 4:30pm UK time at Anfield and brings together two of the Premier League's biggest clubs.
Kavanagh is one of the league's most experienced referees and has previously officiated major fixtures involving both Liverpool and Manchester City. His appointment comes as attention around the game increases because of the significance of the fixture and the clubs' recent campaigns.
Liverpool will have home advantage when they face a Manchester City side that has been among the leading teams in the early stages of the season. The meeting is expected to attract significant attention as both clubs continue their league campaigns.
The match also comes against the backdrop of the ongoing controversy surrounding Manchester City's independent commission case. The club has appealed the commission's guilty findings relating to Premier League financial rules, meaning the matter remains subject to further proceedings.
Kavanagh's appointment means the officiating team will be closely involved in one of the weekend's biggest Premier League fixtures, with VAR also in place for key decisions.
Liverpool and Manchester City will meet at Anfield on October 11, with the result potentially carrying importance for both teams as the season develops.