Premier League reveals referee appointments

The Premier League has announced which referees will take charge of this weekend's opening fixtures.

Mike Dean will officiate Louis van Gaal's first competitive match as Manchester United manager against Swansea City, while Chris Foy is due to oversee Tottenham Hotspur's trip to West Ham United.

Jonathan Moss has been handed Arsenal's home tie against Crystal Palace, and Martin Atkinson is to referee Newcastle United's visit of champions Manchester City.

It is the first time since 2003 that Howard Webb's name has not been on the roster of Premier League referees. The 43-year-old recently retired in order to become technical director of Professional Game Match Officials Limited.

Referee appointments for the opening weekend of Premier League fixtures

August 16: Manchester United vs. Swansea City - Mike Dean Leicester City vs. Everton - Mike Jones Queens Park Rangers vs. Hull City - Craig Pawson Stoke City vs. Aston Villa - Anthony Taylor West Bromwich Albion vs. Sunderland - Neil Swarbrick West Ham United vs. Tottenham Hotspur - Chris Foy Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace - Jonathan Moss

August 17: Liverpool vs. Southampton - Mark Clattenburg Newcastle United vs. Manchester City - Martin Atkinson

August 18: Burnley vs. Chelsea - Michael Oliver