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Ref watch: Dean in charge for Palace

Mike Dean will be the man in the middle for the Cherries’ Premier League game against Crystal Palace on Monday.

The game at Vitality Stadium will be Dean’s fifth top-flight game of the season. His last outing in the Premier League was at London Stadium where he officiated a 0-0 draw between West Ham and Chelsea last weekend.

Dean has seen over six domestic games this season across the Premier League and Carabao Cup, handing out 16 yellow cards and two reds.

Last time Dean was in charge for Bournemouth was in the 4-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in March.

The 50-year-old will be assisted by Dan Robathan and Mark Scholes, with Kevin Friend the fourth official.