Who will referee Arsenal vs Sunderland?

The Premier League have confirmed their match official appointments for the weekend fixtures, including Arsenal’s match at home to Sunderland.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Referee Samuel Barrott shows Abdukodir Khusanov of Manchester City (not pictured) a yellow card during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Brentford at Etihad Stadium on December 17, 2025. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) — Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images

The Premier League have officially confirmed their match official appointments for the upcoming round of fixtures, which includes Arsenal’s visit from Sunderland on Saturday.

Sam Barrott will referee the match, assisted by Ian Hussin and Wade Smith. Farai Hallam will be the fourth official.

On VAR, Michael Salisbury will be assisted by Nick Hopton to complete the officiating team for the fixture.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Match referee Sam Barrott checks the VAR screen after Kyle Walker of Burnley (not pictured) fouls Mason Mount of Manchester United (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Burnley at Old Trafford on August 30, 2025. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images) — Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images

This will be Barrott’s third match refereeing Arsenal this season, as he previously officiated the 2-0 League Cup win over Brighton and the 1-0 Premier League win over Everton.

The referee did award a penalty to the Gunners in that win at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, though it was a blatant handball missed by the official in the moment. It was only upon VAR review that the spot-kick was given.

There were a couple of other penalty incidents for the two teams in that game, both of which were waved away, so Barrott is certainly not quick to point to the spot.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 20: Viktor Gyoekeres of Arsenal scores his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Hill Dickinson Stadium on December 20, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images) — Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images

The omens are good for Arsenal in games refereed by Barrott. He’s never awarded a red card in a game involving the Gunners, and Mikel Arteta’s side have won all seven of them. Another win on Saturday would be ideal for the team’s title challenge.