Referee Kevin Friend ruled out of Tottenham game

Kevin Friend has been removed by Premier League officials from refereeing Tottenham Hotspur's game at Stoke City on Monday because he supports the current title leaders, Leicester City.

Tottenham are currently just seven points behind Leicester with five games remaining. 

The Professional Game Match Officials Ltd (PGMOL) have not chosen Friend because he lives in Leicester and regularly watches the Foxes' games.