Who is the referee for Arsenal vs Monaco? UEFA confirm VAR and match officials for Champions League tie

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Arsenal return to Champions League action on Wednesday night when they face off against French outfit AS Monaco.

The Gunners have just three games remaining in the league phase, with a place in the top eight very firmly in their hands.

A trio of wins would guarantee a finish in those automatic places, pushing Mikel Arteta’s side through to the round of 16 and avoiding a two-legged play-off in February.

Given the current Arsenal injury crisis, the thought of fewer Champions League games must be enticing for the head coach.

However, with Monaco right behind them in the table, the Gunners must register a victory to give themselves the best chance possible.

Plenty of those hopes may depend on decisions from the match officials and the referee, who may have some big calls to make.

So with that said, here’s a look at the match officials ahead of Arsenal vs Monaco.

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Who is the referee for Arsenal vs AS Monaco?

For the match at the Emirates Stadium between Arsenal and Monaco, UEFA have appointed Davide Massa as the referee taking charge in the middle.

It will be the Italian match official’s fourth game in the Champions League this season, having already refereed for Man City and Bayern Munich matches.

Davide Massa referee stats this season

Massa has taken charge of 14 games so far this season, which includes matches in the Champions League, Serie A and Nations League.

The official is often officiating in Italy, though he has also officiated in the UAE Pro League and the Saudi Super Cup.

With plenty of yellow cards, a few red cards and penalties awarded, Arsenal will need to be on their best behaviour to avoid any calls for ill-discipline.

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Match officials and VAR for Arsenal vs Monaco

Massa won’t be alone in officiating the match as he is joined by assistants on the sidelines and outside of the stadium as well.

The assistant referees running the line will be Filippo Meli and Stefano Alassio – while the fourth official has been announced as Daniele Doveri.

A Video Assistant Referee will be in place for the tie, with Daniele Chiffi taking up the main role, joined by his assistant Aleandro Di Paolo.