Who is the referee for Brighton vs Arsenal? Premier League announce VAR and match official choices

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Arsenal are set for their second away game of 2025, with the Gunners making the trip down to the south coast to take on Brighton.

Mikel Arteta will be looking to add another three points to their Premier League tally in the clash on Saturday evening, with plenty of importance placed on the tie.

Arsenal are no strangers to the tough trials and tribulations that Brighton can place on them either, having previously drawn with them at the Emirates Stadium earlier this season.

The Gunners will look to right that wrong against the Seagulls, who haven’t won a game in their last seven matches.

With plenty of impressive quality in the home side’s armoury, Arsenal may rely on a little bit of luck to help them through.

That includes some luck from the match officials, so with that said, here’s a look at which referee and team has been appointed for the clash.

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Who is the referee for Brighton vs Arsenal?

The Premier League have announced that Anthony Taylor will be the referee in charge of Arsenal’s clash with Brighton.

It will be his 18th Premier League match in charge this season, while overall it will be his 23rd match across all competitions.

Anthony Taylor record vs Arsenal

Over his career to date, the 46-year-old has taken charge of 52 Arsenal matches with a decent record in favour of the Gunners.

It will bump Arsenal up to second-most officiated team in Anthony Taylor’s career – joint with Chelsea on 53 and only just behind Liverpool on 64 matches.

He has awarded six red cards in those clashes, along with ten penalty kicks given.

Anthony Taylor record vs Brighton

Anthony Taylor has taken charge of 26 Brighton games in his career, which has come with mixed results for the club.

The Seagulls have seen two red cards awarded in those games along with four penalty kicks.

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VAR and match official picks for Brighton vs Arsenal

While Anthony Taylor is set to take charge as the main referee for the game, there will be help around the pitch from other officials.

Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn will be running the line as assistant referees, while Sam Barrott is the fourth official.

Darren England has been appointed as the VAR, while Akil Howson is the assisting VAR.