Arsenal face Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday evening at the Emirates Stadium, with Mikel Arteta’s side looking to move six points clear at the top of the table.
The Gunners were involved in an enthralling Champions League semi-final first leg at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday night. Arteta’s team emerged with a 1-1 draw in the midst of a chaotic match filled with VAR controversies, meaning a win in next week’s second leg at the Emirates will see them reach the final of Europe’s elite club competition for the first time since 2006.
However, the Spaniard’s ensemble will need to divert their attention back to the title race this Saturday. They host a Fulham side buoyed by last week’s victory against Aston Villa, which has catapulted the West Londoners into the race for a European spot.
Beat Fulham and Arsenal will find themselves six points ahead of Manchester City, who travel to Merseyside to take on Everton on Monday night. The pressure would then be on Pep Guardiola’s men to keep pace with the Gunners.
In the reverse fixture between Arsenal and Fulham back in October, Arteta’s side ran out 1-0 winners courtesy of a set-piece strike from Leandro Trossard. The North Londoners were controversially denied a penalty in this clash when Bukayo Saka was brought down by Ryan Sessegnon.
Arteta will hope for a game filled with less officiating drama this time around. With that said, here’s a look at the Premier League’s pick for the match officials for Arsenal vs Fulham.
Who is the referee for Arsenal vs Fulham?
The Premier League have announced that Jarred Gillet will be the referee in charge of Arsenal’s match against Fulham.
Gillet has officiated two of the Gunners’ games so far this season, with Arteta’s men winning both games.
The Aussie was in charge of Arsenal’s 2-1 win away at Newcastle United in September, while he also oversaw their 5-0 victory against Leeds United in August.
Jarred Gillet’s record against Arsenal
Gillet has been a Premier League referee since 2021 and has officiated eleven Arsenal games throughout his career.
In these games, he’s handed the Gunners 15 yellow cards, no red cards and three penalties.
| Gillet’s record refereeing Arsenal matches | |||
| Matches | Arsenal wins | Draws | Arsenal defeats |
| 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
Jarred Gillet’s record against Fulham
As for Fulham, Gillet has officiated 12 of the Cottagers’ games, giving them 16 yellow cards, no red cards, and two penalties in the process.
| Gillet’s record refereeing Fulham matches | |||
| Matches | Fulham wins | Draws | Fulham defeats |
| 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
Who are the assistant referees and VAR?
Alongside Gillet as the referee will be his assistants, Simon Long, Steve Meredith and Rob Jone, with the former two running the line and the latter the fourth official.
In the VAR room at Stockley Park, Peter Bankes will oversee the game, with Adrian Holmes assisting him.
