The Premier League returns with a full slate of weekend matches, and the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has announced the referee assignments. Key fixtures like Manchester United‘s away game against Brentford and Arsenal‘s visit to Newcastle United will be under close scrutiny. Here’s a breakdown of the selected officials for each match.
Craig Pawson to officiate Brentford vs Manchester United
Craig Pawson will oversee Brentford’s home match against Manchester United. This will be his fourth Premier League game of the season. In his previous four matches, he has issued nine yellow cards, one red card, and awarded one penalty. This marks Pawson’s 40th time officiating Manchester United, who have won just over half of those games. Meanwhile, it is only the ninth time he has officiated Brentford.
Lee Betts and Mat Wilkes will serve as assistant referees. Ben Toner is the fourth official. Andy Madley will be the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), assisted by Nick Hopton.
Simon Hooper appointed for Chelsea versus Brighton
Simon Hooper has been selected to referee Chelsea‘s match against Brighton. Hooper has already officiated four Premier League matches this season, including clashes involving Arsenal, Manchester United, Newcastle, and Liverpool. He has shown 22 yellow cards and one red card so far. Brighton is the team he has officiated the most, with 38 games, while this will be just his tenth Chelsea game.
Adrian Holmes and Simon Long are the assistant referees. Ruebyn Ricardo is the fourth official. Darren England is the VAR, and Gary Beswick is the assistant VAR.
Newcastle United vs Arsenal overseen by Jarred Gillett
Jarred Gillett will be the referee for the high-profile match between Newcastle United and Arsenal. Gillett has officiated three Premier League matches this season. In those games, he has handed out six yellow cards, one red card, and awarded one penalty. He has been in charge of ten Arsenal matches and 13 Newcastle United games.
Ian Hussin and Scott Ledger are the assistant referees. Anthony Taylor is the fourth official. Darren England will be on VAR duty, assisted by Steve Meredith.
These referee appointments set the stage for another exciting weekend of Premier League football. As teams battle for crucial points, the performance of the match officials will undoubtedly be under the microscope.
