Premier League make Everton vs Newcastle decision after £3m player’s ‘moment of madness’

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The Premier League have decided who will be the referee for Newcastle United’s game against Everton on Saturday evening.

All eyes will be on Anthony Gordon, as he returns to Goodison Park. Gordon was mocked by Everton fans on his last visit, as the Magpies slumped to an embarrassing 3-0 defeat.

Newcastle United will hopefully play much better on Saturday, and it looks like Gordon will play up front with Alexander Isak’s injury absence set to continue.

It will be a tough game for Eddie Howe, whose side have won three of their opening six Premier League fixtures. One of those was the 1-0 triumph over Southampton, which is best remembered for Fabian Schar‘s red card.

Craig Pawson to referee Everton vs Newcastle United

Craig Pawson was the referee that day, and he will be in charge of Newcastle United once again this weekend.

The Premier League have confirmed that Pawson will referee Everton vs Newcastle at Goodison Park on Saturday.

It is the second time Pawson has refereed the Magpies this season, and he certainly was not popular during his previous Toon fixture.

Pawson sent off Fabian Schar earlier this season

Within 28 minutes of Newcastle United’s first game of the season, they were reduced to 10 men.

Fabian Schar was sent off after a coming together with Southampton attacker Ben Brereton Diaz. The Saints player had barged into the back of Schar, prompting him to square up to the Chile international.

There was a head-to-head moment, which resulted in Brereton Diaz hurling himself to the ground. Brereton Diaz was called ‘pathetic’ by Alan Shearer, while Russell Martin said it was a ‘moment of madness’ from Schar.

The outcome was a red card for Schar, with Pawson falling for Brereton Diaz’s theatrics. At the time, Mike Dean said the Schar red card was soft, but it resulted in a three-match suspension for the 32-year-old.

Following that decision, Schar will have to be extra careful on Saturday night against Everton. The £3million defender is certain to start for the Magpies, with Schar proving against Wimbledon why he is so pivotal to Newcastle United right now due to his elite passing range.