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

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2. Martin Atkinson

Favourite club: Leeds United

He was heavily criticised last season for what was described as an ‘incompetent display’ by ex-referees chief Keith Hackett in the controversial clash between Chelsea and Burnley – in which he sent off Nemanja Matic for his reaction to a horror challenge from Ashley Barnes.

He remains, however, one of the top officials in Europe, and will have one close eye on Leeds United’s progress in the Championship.

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