Sun Sep 29 18:55:52 UTC 2024: ## Chris Kavanagh to Referee Manchester United vs Tottenham Clash Amidst Controversy

**Manchester, UK** – The Premier League has announced that Chris Kavanagh will be the referee for the highly anticipated match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Sunday. This decision has sparked debate, as Kavanagh was previously involved in a VAR controversy during Manchester United’s draw with Crystal Palace in Gameweek 5.

Despite being born and raised in Greater Manchester, Kavanagh’s impartiality as a referee has not been questioned. He has officiated three Premier League games this season, including Tottenham’s 1-1 draw with Leicester in Gameweek 1.

However, his role in the VAR incident during Manchester United’s draw with Crystal Palace has led to criticism from fans who believe he should have awarded a penalty for a handball incident. The incident was widely debated on social media, with many questioning the consistency of VAR decisions.

Kavanagh has not officiated a Manchester United game this season, with his last match involving the Red Devils being a 2-1 victory against Chelsea in December 2023. He has booked 14 players and shown one red card in the Premier League this season, but is yet to award a penalty.

Manchester United will be looking to bounce back from their goalless draw against Crystal Palace, while Tottenham will be aiming for consecutive wins after defeating Brentford last weekend.

The match is set to be a closely contested affair, with betting odds favouring Manchester United. It remains to be seen how Chris Kavanagh’s performance as referee will be received by fans and players on Sunday.

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