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Martin Atkinson has been named as the referee for Newcastle United’s opening match of the 2019-20 Premier League season.
Indeed, Atkinson will be the man in the middle when the Magpies welcome Arsenal to St James’ Park on Sunday afternoon.
The experienced official also took charge of Newcastle’s league opener last season, when the Magpies suffered a 2-1 home loss to Tottenham Hotspur.
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The 48-year-old also refereed the Community Shield between Manchester City and Liverpool on Sunday, which Pep Guardiola’s side won on penalties.
Atkinson – who will be assisted by the likes of Lee Betts and Constantine Hatzidakis on Tyneside – is a very, very experienced match official.
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However, the news that he will be in charge of the clash between Newcastle and Arsenal has not gone down well with Magpies fans.
Indeed, many have taken to social media to blast the decision.
A selection of the Twitter reaction is available to view below:
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