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Kadeem Simmonds

Crystal Palace handed Leeds United boost as Premier League names referee for Selhurst Park tie

Paul Tierney will referee Crystal Palace's Premier League fixture against Leeds United this weekend.

Patrick Vieira's side have a winning record in England's top-flight when Tierney has officiated their games, dating back to 2017.

The Eagles will be looking to get their season started having won once this season, drawing three and losing three of their seven games.

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And they have been given a positive omen heading into the fixture at Selhurst Park. Palace have won four of the 10 Premier League games with Tierney as referee.

While their record at home is two wins, one draw and three losses, they did beat Arsenal 3-0 at home the last time Tierney took charge of a Palace home game.

Leeds overall have a losing record when being refereed by Tierney, losing four games and winning three. But they do have a winning record on the road, three wins to two losses.

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