Who is the referee for Liverpool vs Arsenal? Premier League match officials and VAR picks revealed

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Arsenal take on Liverpool in another huge Premier League clash this weekend, with both teams looking to earn bragging rights from the encounter.

While three points are up for grabs, Liverpool are already crowned champions, meaning there is little left to fight for.

Arsenal will want to secure Champions League qualification and a finish as high as possible, with the trip to Anfield offering that to them.

With such a high-profile meeting on the cards, the Gunners may need a little bit of luck to go their way against the champions.

That includes some fortune from the referees and the calls that they make on the pitch.

So with that said, here’s a look at the Premier League picks for the referee, VAR and match officials for Liverpool vs Arsenal.

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Who is the referee for Liverpool vs Arsenal?

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

The match will be Taylor’s 30th in the Premier League this season, with four of those involving the Gunners.

Anthony Taylor’s record vs Arsenal

Arsenal are the team that Anthony Taylor has officiated the second-most in his career, with 54 appearances in their matches.

He has awarded six red cards and ten penalty kicks in those matches, while the Gunners have won 31 of those meetings.

Anthony Taylor’s record vs Liverpool

While Arsenal are the second-most officiated team by Anthony Taylor, Liverpool take the top spot for the most officiated in his career.

In 65 appearances in matches involving the Reds, he has dished out three red cards and 16 penalty kicks.

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Premier League match officials and VAR picks for Liverpool vs Arsenal

Anthony Taylor won’t be alone out in the middle, with Gary Beswick and Lee Betts set to be the assistants running the line, while Craig Pawson is the fourth official.

VAR will be in operation, with Paul Tierney in charge alongside his assistant Mat Wilkes.