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EFL Cup final: Andre Marriner appointed to referee Wembley clash between Manchester United and Southampton

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ANDRE MARRINER has been appointed to referee the EFL Cup final.

The Brummie whistler has reffed one major final previously but will take charge of the Wembley clash between Manchester United and Southampton on February 26.

Villa fan Andre Marriner will referee just his second major final
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Villa fan Andre Marriner will referee just his second major finalCredit: Getty Images

Aston Villa fan Marriner has one of the lowest fouls-per-game ratios in the Premier League this season, giving just 20 per match.

The 46-year-old has only dished out one red card and 67 yellows in 18 games.

Marriner was in charge of Palace's 4-0 defeat to Sunderland on Saturday
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Marriner was in charge of Palace's 4-0 defeat to Sunderland on SaturdayCredit: Reuters
Marriner in discussions with United midfielder Paul Pogba earlier this season
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Marriner in discussions with United midfielder Paul Pogba earlier this seasonCredit: PA:Press Association
Marriner gives Pablo Zabaleta his marching orders in the 2013 FA Cup final
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Marriner gives Pablo Zabaleta his marching orders in the 2013 FA Cup finalCredit: PA:Press Association

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Richard West and Stuart Burt will be his assistants, with Kevin Friend the fourth official.

He previously refereed the 2013 FA Cup final when Wigan clinched a famous win over Manchester City.

Ben Watson struck a late winner after Marriner had sent off Pablo Zabaleta for a second yellow card.

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