Arsenal make the trip to Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon as they take on Manchester United in their search for the next three points in the Premier League.
The Gunners currently face a 16-point gap to leaders Liverpool, though with two games in hand that lead could be bridged quickly.
That will need to start against Manchester United, who have a long-standing rivalry with Arsenal and will be looking to inflict some pain of their own.
With such a clash of epic proportions, there are likely to be some key flashpoints in the match which could swing it either way.
Some of it may come down to decisions from the referee, which Arsenal may well need in their favour in big moments.
So with that said, here’s a look at the Premier League referee, match official and VAR appointments for Manchester United vs Arsenal.
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Who is the referee for Manchester United vs Arsenal?
The Premier League have announced that Anthony Taylor will be the referee in charge of Arsenal’s match with Manchester United.
It will be his 34th appearance in charge of a match this season – his 25th in the Premier League overall.
Anthony Taylor record vs Arsenal
Anthony Taylor has overseen 53 Arsenal games in his career, which is the second-most of any team in the Premier League – only behind Liverpool with 65.
The Gunners have won the majority of them, though he hasn’t been shy with cards for the side in the past.
Taylor has shown 92 yellow cards to the North London outfit, along with six red cards when officiating them.
| Arsenal win | 31 |
| Draw | 14 |
| Arsenal defeat | 8 |
Anthony Taylor record vs Manchester United
As for Manchester United, Anthony Taylor has taken charge of 51 games for the side – the fourth-most of any team he has officiated.
In that time, he has shown 105 yellow cards with three red cards to the Red Devils.
| Manchester United win | 30 |
| Draw | 6 |
| Manchester United defeat | 15 |
Who are the match officials and VAR for Manchester United vs Arsenal?
Alongside Anthony Taylor will be fellow match officials to help him keep up with the game – with Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn as his assistants along with Darren Bond as the fourth official.
Paul Tierney is the dedicated VAR, while Tim Wood will be the assistant VAR for the match.
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