Jarred Gillett will referee Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Monday night as Mikel Arteta’s side look to maintain their perfect start to the season.
The defending champions travel to Villa Park after opening their campaign with a 3-0 victory over Coventry City.
Arsenal already know they could face £65million Villa signing Nicolas Jackson, and the Premier League has now confirmed the full officiating team for the Monday-night encounter.
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Jarred Gillett appointed for Aston Villa vs Arsenal
The Premier League has appointed Jarred Gillett to take charge at Villa Park.
Gillett will be assisted by Neil Davies and Steve Meredith, while Sam Barrott has been named fourth official.
The VAR team will consist of:
VAR: James Bell
Assistant VAR: Nick Hopton
Gillett has taken charge of one Premier League fixture so far this season and showed three yellow cards.
The Guardian’s match preview also confirms Gillett as the referee for Monday’s 8pm fixture.
Arsenal face major Villa Park examination
Arteta’s side travel to Birmingham with several selection questions still unresolved.
Bruno Guimaraes remains doubtful following his calf problem, while William Saliba and Jurrien Timber are unavailable.
Ezri Konsa could make his Arsenal debut against his former club.
ReadArsenal’s predicted Arsenal XI against Aston Villa examines whether Arteta could immediately bring Konsa into his defence.
Villa will be without suspended midfielder Joao Gomes, while Jackson is eligible to make his debut after completing his club-record move from Chelsea.
With Arsenal defending their Premier League crown and Villa looking to respond to a 4-0 opening defeat at Brighton, Gillett and his VAR team could have a high-profile assignment on their hands.
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