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Piers Morgan congratulates Rebecca Welch after she made history as the Premier League's FIRST female referee in Burnley's 2-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage...while some home supporters claim she is the best official they've had this season

Top-flight referee Rebecca Welch received top marks from Piers Morgan after becoming the first woman to officiate a Premier League game.

The 40-year-old took charge of Burnley's 2-0 win against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday, having already written her name into the history books by becoming the first woman to work as fourth official at a Premier League match in November.

Welch's global reputation as one of the most promising officials in both the men and women's game was only bolstered by her performance in the middle as goals from Wilson Odobert and Sander Berge secured a vital away win for Vincent Kompany's side.