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Referee Jarred Gillett will make history during Crystal Palace vs Manchester United.

The Australian is set to wear a 'ref cam' to showcase the demands on a Premier League match official.

Gillett will be a pioneer at Selhurst Park
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Gillett will be a pioneer at Selhurst ParkCredit: Getty

He is set to have a head-mounted device which will connect to the audio channel used by the referees.

It is set to give incredible new insight for fans as part of a programme being produced by Premier League Productions.

It is, however, only set to be a one-off, which may well disappoint supporters hoping for greater transparency.

A statement on the Premier League website read: "In a Premier League first, referee Jarred Gillett will wear a "RefCam" during the Crystal Palace v Manchester United fixture on Monday 6 May, as part of filming for a one-off short programme promoting Match Officials.

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"This footage will not be broadcast live but fans will be able to view it later in the year as part of a programme being produced by Premier League Productions (PLP) aimed at offering further insight and education into the demands of officiating in the Premier League.

"The technology comprises a head-mounted device which is integrated into the usual referee communications system.

"Its one-off use for educational purposes has been approved by The IFAB, the Premier League, PGMOL and both clubs. We would like to thank Crystal Palace and Manchester United for their support with this project."

You might not be able to watch 'RefCam' instantly but you can hear live and exclusive commentary of the game at Selhurst Park on talkSPORT.

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