RAF's Corporal Lauren Impey takes charge of key Manchester derby cup clash

An RAF referee wwas the person in the middle of a high-profile Manchester derby in the Continental League Cup.

Corporal Lauren Impey was the official as Manchester City beat bitter rivals Manchester United 2-1 at the Joie Stadium and she gave out three booking in an uneventful night for the officiating team.

The match decided top spot in Group B of the competition and the high-profile appointment is another step to the top for the former RAF and UK Armed Forces player.

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Cpl Impey’s previous high-profile appointments include a Manchester United v Liverpool clash in the Women’s Super League as well as being part of British officiating team for the international fixture between Kazakhstan and Estonia in December