Confirmed Officials: Brentford vs Chelsea | Premier League

The officials have been confirmed for Chelsea’s Premier League clash against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Chelsea travel across the capital to face Thomas Frank's Brentford who are currently ninth in the Premier League, while the Blues are in fourth place having won their previous four league matches and five in all competitions.

They beat Aston Villa 2-0 at the weekend at Villa Park thanks to a Mason Mount brace and goalkeeping heroics from Kepa Arrizabalaga to preserve their clean sheet and win in the Midlands.

Kepa Arrizabalaga, the goalkeeper of Chelsea punches clear off the head of Tyrone Mings of Aston Villa. (Alamy)

Potter has been left puzzled by the mixed opinions left on Mount despite his quality, stating, via football.london, “It's a joy (to work with him). He's a fantastic person, he loves to play football and he loves the club here.

"It's surprising, though, that I get a few questions about there being to be mixed opinions on Mason. I find that strange, especially from the outside and then when you start to work with him, he's got everything you need to be a top, top player. Great attitude, understands spaces, can execute assists, scores goals, so he's top.”

Now the officials for the league meeting have been revealed by the Premier League ahead of the encounter.

Referee

The Premier League confirmed that Jarred Gillett will take charge of the meeting as the 2022/23 season continues.

Assistants

Jarred Gillett will be supported by Simon Long and Richard West on the touchline.

Fourth Official

Robert Madley has been named as the Fourth Official for Sunday's match, with the referee overseeing conduct within the two dugouts, and the behaviour of managers Thomas Frank and Graham Potter.

VAR/Assistant VAR

Overviewing proceedings from Stockley Park on Wednesday evening will be Michael Salisbury, who has been named as the Video Assistant Referee, with the Assistant Video Assistant Referee being Steve Meredith.

General view from inside the stadium before the Premier League match at the Gtech Community Stadium. (Alamy)

What has been said ahead of the game?

Potter, 47, was very complimentary of Brentford ahead of the game, praising Thomas Frank and Ivan Toney with a keen eye on their shape.

"Brentford are really good at what they do, Thomas has done a really good job. They make the most out of what they have, credit to Thomas and everyone at Brentford. They use Ivan Toney well, attack with clarity and defend with organisation.

"They align the resources really cleverly. The way they play fits the players they have. Set plays very dangerous. Ivan Toney is as dangerous as anybody in the league. They have a spirit and understanding, really well motivated and organised. Credit to Thomas."