The officials have been confirmed for Chelsea’s Premier League clash against Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.
Chelsea play their final home Premier League game before the World Cup break and it doesn't get much harder than facing the league leaders.
Arsenal lead the way after 12 games, collecting 31 points and losing just once so far this term, which sees them currently sit 10 points clear of Chelsea who are in sixth place.
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Graham Potter's side were thumped 4-1 by his former side Brighton & Hove Albion last week down on the south coast. They will be hoping to bounce back in the league to avoid back-to-back defeats when they host the Gunners for the London derby.
If Arsenal claim victory, they will extend their advantage over the Blues to 13 points, a huge gap just 13 games into the season.
Now the officials for the league meeting have been revealed by the Premier League ahead of the encounter.
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Referee
The Premier League confirmed that Michael Oliver will take charge of the meeting as the 2022/23 season continues.
Assistants
Michael Oliver will be supported by Stuart Burt and Dan Cook on the touchline.
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Fourth Official
Robert Jones 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 Graham Potter and Mikel Arteta.
VAR/Assistant VAR
Overviewing proceedings from Stockley Park on Sunday afternoon will be Jarred Gillett, who has been named as the Video Assistant Referee, with the Assistant Video Assistant Referee being Matthew Wilkes.
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What has been said ahead of the game?
Potter has made it clear to his Chelsea players that they have to match the intensity of Arsenal to have any chance of beating the in-form Gunners in the capital, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang having added motivation as he faces his former club after leaving in January.
The Chelsea boss said: "It's a big game, London derby. Two good teams, Arsenal are doing really well. The history makes it an interesting one for Auba. The past is the past as far as we are concerned. We are focused on the game and want to play well.
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"He's looking forward to the game. He's been pretty normal (this week). Come matchday, I'm sure he will be pretty determined.
"It's very (important to match their intensity). If you don't do that in any game, it's a challenge. We have to be ready for the game."
Topics: Chelsea, Arsenal, Premier League, Football
Matthew Debono