Who is the referee for Arsenal vs Bournemouth? Premier League match officials and VAR picks confirmed

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Arsenal are back in Premier League action on Saturday evening as they host Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners will no doubt have an eye on the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night.

Thus, Mikel Arteta is expected to ring the changes for the clash with the Cherries, with the likes of Bukayo Saka, Jurrien Timber and Martin Odegaard all in line for rests.

Arsenal lost 2-0 to Bournemouth in the reverse fixture in October, in a game that saw William Saliba sent off for denying a goal-scoring opportunity.

Arteta will be hoping there isn’t a similarly contentious decision this time around, and with that said, here’s a look at the Premier League’s pick for their match officials for Arsenal v Bournemouth.

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Who is the referee for Arsenal v Bournemouth?

The Premier League have announced that Jarred Gillett will be the referee in charge of Arsenal’s match against Brentford.

Gillet has officiated two Gunners matches so far this season, with Arteta’s men winning both of these games.

The official oversaw Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Tottenham in September, as well as the Gunners’ 2-0 opening day win over Wolves in August.

Jarred Gillett’s record against Arsenal

Only a Premier League referee since the beginning of the 2021/22 season, Gillett has only officiated eight Arsenal matches throughout his career.

In these games, he’s handed the Gunners 14 yellow cards, no red cards and two penalties.

Jarred Gillett’s record against Bournemouth

As for Bournemouth, Gillett has officiated eight of the south coast outfit’s games, giving them 14 yellow cards, one red card and no penalties in the process.

Who are the assistant referees and VAR?

Alongside Jarred Gillett as the referee will be his assistants, Richard West, Steve Meredith and Tom Neild, with the former two running the line and the latter the fourth official.

In the VAR room at Stockley Park, Michael Salisbury will oversee the game, with Derek Eaton assisting him.