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Ref watch: Mason in charge of Liverpool game

Lee Mason will be the man in the middle, as Liverpool travel to Vitality Stadium on Saturday.

The fixture against Jurgen Klopp’s side is the first meeting between the team this season and will kick-off at 12.30pm.

The 47-year-old has officiated seven top flight fixtures in 2018/19, handing out 26 yellow cards and awarding one penalty. He has yet to show red in the Premier League this season.

Mason last took charge of the Cherries in September’s 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with his previous visit to Vitality Stadium back in January 2017, as Eddie Howe’s side drew 2-2 with Watford.

On Saturday, Mason will be assisted by Eddie Smart and Marc Perry, with Kevin Friend the fourth official.