FA make major Michael Oliver decision as Arne Slot receives extended ban for Merseyside derby controversy

Following the imposition of a lengthy suspension on Arne Slot, the English Football Association has announced their decision regarding Michael Oliver.

A mouthwatering matchup between Liverpool and Newcastle United is scheduled to take place at Anfield on Wednesday evening, marking Liverpool’s return to game action in the Premier League.

Despite this, Slot will not be able to be on the sidelines for the Reds because he was given a two-match suspension for ‘confronting’ Oliver after Liverpool’s match against Everton ended in a 2-2 draw.

Sipke Hulshoff, Slot’s assistant, has also been suspended for two matches, which means that Johnny Heitinga is likely to take charge of the team’s upcoming matches against North Carolina and Southampton.

Oliver has been given the responsibility of presiding over this weekend’s FA Cup match between Crystal Palace and Millwall. This decision was made prior to the announcement of Slot’s suspension.

James Mainwaring and Steven Meredith will be his assistants, and Nick Hopton will serve as the video assistant referee. Mark Scholes will serve as the assistant referee, and Michael Salisbury will serve as the support referee.

The Football Association is in charge of selecting referees for the matches that will take place this weekend in the fifth round, and Simon Hooper will serve as the fourth official.

An official statement was issued regarding the suspensions of Slot and Hulshoff, which read as follows: “An independent Regulatory Commission has sanctioned Everton, Liverpool, Arne Slot, and Sipke Hulshoff in relation to the Premier League fixture that took place between the clubs on Wednesday, February 12.”

In the aftermath of the final whistle, it was alleged that both clubs failed to take the necessary precautions to ensure that their players and/or those occupying the technical area did not behave in an inappropriate or provocative manner. Following the conclusion of the match, it was alleged that the head coach of Liverpool behaved in an inappropriate manner, as well as used words and/or behaviour that were insulting and/or abusive towards the match referee and an assistant referee. The charge was accepted by Arne Slot, and the Regulatory Commission imposed a two-match touchline suspension in addition to a fine of 70% of the total amount. Sipke Hulshoff admitted to the charge, and the Regulatory Commission punished him by suspending him from the touchline for two matches and fining him 7,500 pounds.

The Carabao Cup final between Liverpool and Newcastle United will take place at Wembley Stadium on March 16, and both Slot and Hulshoff will be returning to the sidelines for the match.