REVEALED: Five top Premier League referees and which club they support, including Chelsea villains and Newcastle lovers

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3. Michael Oliver

Favourite club: Newcastle United

One of two Toon supporters officiating in the Premier League.

Oliver played for Newcastle in their academy before embarking upon a career as a referee.

He became the youngest referee in Premier League history when he took charge of Fulham’s home game against Portsmouth in January 2010, and has since gone on to establish himself as a regular in England’s top flight.

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