Matchweek 11 officials have been confirmed by the Premier League, and Arsenal and Chelsea now know who will be in control of their matchup. The Blues were incensed by a significant judgment against Manchester United this past weekend, and both London clubs have been at the center of contentious decisions in recent weeks.
Although many thought he should have been sent off, Lisandro Martinez was booked for a strong challenge on Cole Palmer in the closing moments of their match at Old Trafford, which ended level. For the Gunners, inconsistencies were the primary problem after a contentious goal against Liverpool was disallowed and William Saliba was sent off.
But Mikel Arteta’s team couldn’t complain about their loss to Newcastle at St. James’ Park this past Saturday because they weren’t at their best. And Arsenal’s difficult schedule doesn’t end there. They travel to Stamford Bridge in an attempt to snap a three-game losing streak in the league.
Prior to that, Chelsea will play their Conference League match against Noah at home on Thursday, while Inter will play them away in the Champions League on Wednesday. The Premier League has already confirmed the officials in charge of this weekend’s games, despite the fact that that is the immediate focus.
Referee Michael Oliver has been confirmed to officiate the weekend’s major match between Chelsea and Arsenal. He will be supported by linesmen Stuart Burt and James Mainwaring as well as fourth official Andy Madley. Paul Tierney will serve as VAR at Stockley Park.
It’s intriguing that Oliver was given a match of this size just over a week after he controversially suggested a review for a possible penalty that Jarrod Bowen scored in West Ham’s 2-1 victory against Manchester United, which ultimately resulted in Erik ten Hag’s dismissal.
