A brand new-look West Ham United aspect return to Premier League motion on Saturday night below the incoming Julen Lopetegui, welcoming Aston Villa to the London Stadium.
Unai Emery’s aspect shall be keen to duplicate their spectacular type of final season, securing Champions League soccer for the primary time because the match’s rebrand again in 1992.
The Hammers have spent large this summer time, bringing in among the most fun skills in Europe, with Jean-Clair Todibo, Crysencio Summerville and Aaron Wan-Bissaka only a decide of the proficient bunch.
Emery has revolutionised Aston Villa since his arrival (Picture credit score: Getty Photos)
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 recreation in December of the identical 12 months.
Count on pleasure, as Harrington awarded penalties in 5 of his final six Premier League video games, though he has solely dished out two pink playing cards up to now in his top-flight profession.
He shall be assisted on the London Stadium by Scott Ledger & Mat Wilkes
VAR is certain to play a giant half within the motion on Saturday (Picture credit score: Getty Photos)
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 prone to be an exciting affair.
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