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Saudi Arabia must wait as Clattenburg to take charge of West Brom clash with Bournemouth

Ref Mark Clattenburg is set to take charge of West Brom's clash with Bournemouth this weekend.

The Express & Star says the 41-year-old confirmed last week that he was leaving the Premier League for the Middle East, where he will earn a reported £500,000-a-year as Saudi Arabia's new head of referees.

But Clattenburg has decided to serve his three-month notice in England after speaking to referees' chief Mike Riley.

He is now due to see out the rest of the season in England before leaving for Saudi, and his first game since his controversial announcement will be at The Hawthorns.

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