'That's it. I'm doing my badges': Referee for Man United clash is confirmed - and Liverpool fans are outraged

• Paul Tierney, a 40-year-old referee from Lancashire, has been put in charge of Liverpool's Premier League fixture with Man United.
• The Reds have their reasons to be displeased with how match officials have treated Jurgen Klopp's throughout the season. With Tierney, there are actual numbers to be worried about.
• In 14 matches, he awarded Liverpool 0 penalties - even though the Reds had a strong case in the last of those games.
• With Man United, however, the situation is markedly different: in the last 10 games, Tierney awarded them 5 penalties.
• We don't really want to sound the alarm before the game - but some Liverpool fans can't hold their tongue.

Routine-Lengthiness1: "F**k it, that's it. I'm doing my refereeing badges, I'm going to slowly climb the ranks of the football pyramid over the next decade, claiming to be a Port Vale fan. I'm going to become the best and most respected referee in the country and then when they least expect it... BAM, soft penalty for Liverpool at the Stretford End. See you all in 2031."

hyperactiv3hedgehog: "We score a goal after working our asses off in spite of a number of s**t decisions against us. Then United get a penalty 5 minuntes after we score... there, l scripted - cough - predicted the game."

1106022002: "1-1. We score 3 goals but two are ruled out for an unclipped toenail and a kiss on the cheek which sends De Gea flying out the stands. Bruno screams his tits off to the ref who then disallows the goal. 90+15 mins, United are awarded a pen for Fabinho staring too long at Fernandes' legs which he feels insecure about."

Zatari04: "Best way to go into this game is to expect at least one penalty being given to them tbh, almost guaranteed to happen and makes it slightly less disappointing when it happens. Just hope our attack will be on fire..."

Supkingz123: "I think we win the game 1-0 full time. For the ref to overturn full time and restart the game for United to win a pen."

Bobbyswhiteteeth: "Lads, wear a t-shirt size smaller for this one. No doubt they’ll be looking for a shirt sleeve offside if we score."