An assistant referee who is believed to have officiated the most football matches in the history of the Premier League will run the line for the final time.
Darren Cann, 56, who started his career in his home county of Norfolk, announced on Wednesday the match between Manchester City and Crystal Palace would be his last.
Cann has overseen more than 1,000 professional matches and represented England in 140 international fixtures, including two World Cups.
He said: "It's been the privilege of my life to serve the game that I love."
His last match on Saturday would mark his 579th in the Premier League.
Upon entering football, he had aspirations of becoming a player and was on the youth teams for Norwich City and Crystal Palace alongside former England manager, Gareth Southgate.
Deciding he wanted to be a referee, he joined a course run by Norfolk FA in 1991 and a decade later started officiating in the football league. He was appointed to the Premier League list in 2005.
In 2010, he officiated at the World Cup Final in Johannesburg, South Africa, and the Champions League Final held in Madrid, Spain.
He said: "The World Cup final and the Champions League final are memories I will cherish forever but, above all, I'm proud of the fact I've given 100% in every single match throughout my career.
"I would like to thank every single person who has helped and supported me to work in this wonderful sport... and fans that have made the Premier League the greatest league in the world."
'Extraordinary talent'
On X, Norfolk County FA spoke of Cann's "amazing career".
"We are incredibly proud of him and all he has achieved," it said.
Howard Webb, who refereed alongside Cann in the World Cup, said his career had been "nothing short of exceptional".
"He is an official of extraordinary talent and he has performed at the very highest level with distinction.
"His professionalism and dedication have made him an outstanding ambassador for English officiating... we're sure his impact will continue to be felt for many years to come."
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