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Manchester United fans already think they’ve lost to Manchester City following Michael Oliver’s appointment

MICHAEL OLIVER has been appointed to referee Sunday’s eagerly anticipated Manchester derby.

And some Manchester United fans were sent into meltdown when they found out the news.

GETTY – CONTRIBUTOR: Michael Oliver was announced as the referee on Monday

With Paul Pogba missing the Man City clash through suspension, the Reds were already weakened ahead of the Old Trafford meeting.

And some fans have been left seething after the 32-year-old was announced to take charge of the crunch clash.

Oliver has experienced his fair share of controversy in this fixture throughout the years.

Last year, he denied United a penalty when Marcus Rashford was brought down by Martin Demichelis.

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He dismissed Ander Herrera controversially in last terms FA Cup clash against Chelsea.

And in 2014, he sent off Chris Smalling, but reprieved City goalkeeper Joe Hart after an aggressive outburst.

The Reds will be desperate to secure a victory on Sunday to close the gap at the top of the Premier League table.

But their fans turned to Twitter to express their doubts ahead of kick-off…

 

 

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