REFEREEING teams for Cherries’ next two Premier League fixtures have been confirmed this week.

The busy festive period is upon us, with Cherries set to kick-off their December with two games in the span of four days.

On Sunday, December 3 (2pm) Cherries welcome Aston Villa to Vitality Stadium, before visiting Crystal Palace on Wednesday, December 6 (7.30pm).

Thomas Bramall will take charge of proceedings at Dean Court, whilst Craig Pawson will be the man in the middle for the clash at Selhurst Park.

Both officials have refereed one Cherrise game this season, Pawson officiating the away defeat at Liverpool, whilst Bramall oversaw the heavy defeat at Manchester City.

A further trip at the weekend, to Manchester United on Saturday, December 9 (3pm), means Cherries will play three times in a week, with seven league fixtures scheduled for the final calendar month.

Cherries v Aston Villa referees:

Referee: Thomas Bramall, Assistants: Neil Davies, Mat Wilkes, Fourth official: James Bell, VAR: Chris Kavanagh, Assistant VAR: Derek Eaton.

Crystal Palace v Cherries referees:

Referee: Craig Pawson, Assistants: Marc Perry, Steve Meredith, Fourth official: Darren England, VAR: Michael Salisbury, Assistant VAR: Constantine Hatzidakis.