Officials: Premier League confirms referee for Sunderland vs Tottenham clash.
The Premier League has confirmed the match officials for Sunday’s game against Tottenham Hotspur at the Stadium of Light. Rob Jones will officiate the match and will be assisted by Neil Davies and Nick Greenhalgh on the touchlines. Tom Bramall is the game’s fourth official.
From Stockley Park, James Bell will operate as the VAR and will be assisted by Nick Hopton in the technical area.
Jones brings an established pedigree to what promises to be a significant fixture for both sides. The Select Group official will oversee a match with considerable implications at both ends of the table, with Sunderland seeking back-to-back league victories whilst Spurs enter what represents Roberto De Zerbi‘s first competitive match in charge following his appointment earlier this week.
Officials: Premier League confirms referee for Sunderland vs Tottenham clash.
Officials: Premier League confirms referee for Sunderland vs Tottenham clash.
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The last game with Jones in the middle of the park for Spurs was the 2-2 draw against Manchester City earlier this year. From a total of 12 Premier League games that Jones has officiated for Tottenham, the Lilywhites have won three, drawn as many and lost six games. We have seen a total of 29 yellow cards brandished when he’s the ref for games involving us.
For both clubs, consistency in officiating will certainly be crucial. Sunderland arrive searching for momentum in their battle for survival, while De Zerbi inherits a squad desperate for a positive result to lift the mood around Hotspur Lane.
The real focal point of the afternoon, however, will be on the pitch rather than in the middle. For Spurs fans, the hope is simply that De Zerbi’s tenure begins with a performance that offers some respite from the relentless negativity of recent weeks.
Let’s see how things go for RDZ in his first game at the helm at Hotspur Lane. Here’s hoping for three points, and staying put in the Premier League come the end of the season.