Anthony Taylor is about to referee Arsenal’s match in opposition to Chelsea on Sunday, with the Premier League’s top-two groups assembly at Stamford Bridge.
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The Premier League have confirmed their match official appointments for the upcoming spherical of fixtures, together with Arsenal’s journey away to Chelsea on Sunday.
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will referee the match, assisted by Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn. Sam Barrott will act because the fourth official to finish the staff contained in the stadium.
Then John Brooks shall be on VAR at Stockley Park, with Eddie Sensible performing because the assistant VAR.
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Arsenal even have a comparatively sturdy file with Anthony Taylor refereeing, profitable 32 matches, drawing 16, and shedding simply eight.
However these matches haven’t been with out controversy, with the latest instance being the penalty finally not awarded to Arsenal in opposition to Fulham for a foul on final month. Taylor did initially give the spot-kick, however he then overturned his personal resolution upon evaluation.
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Then there was the controversial penalty given to Brighton in opposition to Arsenal final season for a conflict of heads between (now of Chelsea) and .
Taylor additionally despatched off in opposition to Liverpool in Might, however there weren’t many Arsenal followers complaining about that one. The Gunners goalscorer had dedicated a rash problem and deserved the second yellow.
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Regardless of these choices in opposition to Arsenal, they haven’t misplaced a match with Taylor refereeing for the reason that 2022/23 season. The Gunners will hope to maintain that run going in opposition to Chelsea this weekend.