By Chris O'Brien
March 11 2004

Graham Barber of Hertfordshire has been announced as the referee for United's F.A Cup semi-final clash against holders Arsenal. The official's last game in charge of the Red Devils was the recent 3-2 win over Southampton at Old Trafford.

Graham Barber of Hertfordshire has been confirmed as the referee for the F.A Cup semi-final between Manchester United and Arsenal at Villa Park.

Barber has taken charge of 25 matches so far this season, including matches in the Premiership, F.A Cup, League Cup, European Cup, European Super Cup and in the international European Championship qualification groups. He has handed out 85 yellow cards already, with four men sent-off whilst he was the official.

The last United game that Barber took charge of was the hard-fought 3-2 victory over Southampton earlier in the year, with Louis Saha scoring on his first game in the famous red jersey.

The other semi-final between Sunderland and Millwall which is being held at our very own Old Trafford will be refereed by Paul Durkin.