Arsenal visit Goodison Park for the final time when they take on Everton in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
The Gunners will certainly have one eye on their Champions League clash against Real Madrid on Tuesday, although Mikel Arteta will be keen on using this game to build some momentum.
Arteta may look to rotate in this fixture, with a few key players needing protecting for the European showdown with Los Blancos.
Arsenal were held to a stalemate in the reverse fixture at the Emirates in December, in a game that saw the North Londoners denied a late penalty.
So with that said, here’s a look at the Premier League’s pick for their match officials for Everton v Arsenal.
Who is the referee for Everton v Arsenal?
The Premier League have announced that Darren England will be the referee in charge of Arsenal’s match against Everton.
England has officiated just one match for the Gunners so far this season, and Arteta’s men came out on top in the clash.
The official oversaw Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Ipswich Town in December, a game that was decided by a Kai Havertz tap-in.
Darren England’s record against Arsenal
Only a Premier League referee since 2020, England hasn’t officiated Arsenal on too many occasions.
He’s only taken charge of five Gunners matches throughout his career, handing them just six yellow cards, no red cards and one penalty in the process.
| England’s record refereeing Arsenal matches | |||
| Matches | Arsenal wins | Draws | Arsenal defeats |
| 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Darren England’s record against Everton
As for Everton, England has officiated 12 of the Merseysiders’ games, awarding them 25 yellow cards, no red cards and one penalty in these matches.
| England’s record refereeing Everton matches | |||
| Matches | Everton wins | Draws | Everton defeats |
| 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
Who are the assistant referees and VAR?
Alongside Darren England as the referee will be his assistants, Scott Ledger, Akil Howson and Bobby Madley, with the former two running the line and the latter the fourth official.
In the VAR room at Stockley Park, Stuart Attwell will oversee the game, with Wade Smith assisting him.
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