The Premier League have confirmed their match official appointments for the next round of fixtures, including Arsenal’s home clash against Burnley.
The Premier League have confirmed the choice of match officials for Matchweek 37, including all the games from Friday, May 15th to Tuesday, May 19th.
Arsenal face Burnley at the Emirates Stadium on Monday, May 18th, so we now know that Paul Tierney will be refereeing the match, assisted by Richard West and Mark Scholes.
Rob Jones will be the fourth official, with James Bell on VAR, assisted by Tim Wood.
For what it’s worth, we also know the referees for Manchester City’s next couple of league games.
Stuart Attwell will referee City’s home game against Palace on Wednesday, with John Brooks on VAR. Then, Anthony Taylor will referee City’s trip to Bournemouth next Tuesday, with Jarred Gillett on VAR.
There’s potential for any or all of the three games to be title-turning for Arsenal or City.
A City draw or defeat on Wednesday would open up the opportunity for Arsenal to win the league against Burnley. Wins for City and Arsenal would mean any dropped points for Pep Guardiola’s side at Bournemouth would confirm Arsenal’s title.
But two wins for City and dropped points for Arsenal could swing the race back in Guardiola’s favour ahead of the final day. A defeat for the Gunners would put it firmly in City’s hands.
After Sunday’s pivotal VAR call, the hope is that these coming fixtures will be decided without the need for major intervention from the officials. But if another big decision needs to be made, it better be the right one.
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