Arsenal play host to Liverpool on Sunday in a Premier League game that could have huge implications on the title race.
The Gunners have had a mixed start to the campaign so far, playing well for most of it, but with discipline costing them in key moments.
Every point dropped in the campaign so far for Mikel Arteta has come in matches where there has been a red card.
Draws against Brighton and Manchester City along with a recent defeat to Bournemouth have come after the red mist has descended.
Arsenal will be hoping that isn’t the case against rivals Liverpool, with the referee and his officials set to play a key role in proceedings.
Who is the referee for Arsenal vs Liverpool?
The Premier League have announced that experienced referee Anthony Taylor will take charge of Arsenal’s clash with Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium.
It’s the 46-year-old’s first time taking charge of the Gunners this season, with the last match he oversaw for the side coming against Manchester City in March 2024 – where the game ended 0-0.
Anthony Taylor’s record against Arsenal
Anthony Taylor has been the referee for Arsenal’s games 50 times heading into the tie, the third-most of any club he has covered.
The Gunners have a record of 30 wins, 12 draws and eight defeats under the official, with three straight red cards and three second yellows.
Anthony Taylor’s record against Liverpool
Liverpool are the team that Anthony Taylor has officiated the most, with 62 matches covering the Reds in his career.
The Merseyside outfit have just 34 wins, 18 draws and ten defeats with him in charge, along with one straight red card and two second yellow cards.
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Officials and VAR for Arsenal vs Liverpool
While Anthony Taylor will be the man in the middle for Arsenal’s clash, he won’t be alone in officiating the match.
His assistants, running the line, will be Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn, while the fourth official duties have been handed to Sam Barrott.
On VAR, there is Michael Salisbury, alongside his assistant for the day Darren Cann.
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