The Premier League have confirmed their match official appointments for the next round of fixtures, including Arsenal’s home clash against Burnley.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND: Referee Paul Tierney looks on during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal FC at Molineux on April 20, 2024. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
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The Premier League have confirmed the choice of match officials for Matchweek 37, including all the games from Friday, May 15th to Tuesday, May 19th.
Arsenal face Burnley at the Emirates Stadium on Monday, May 18th, so we now know that Paul Tierney will be refereeing the match, assisted by Richard West and Mark Scholes.
Rob Jones will be the fourth official, with James Bell on VAR, assisted by Tim Wood.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Referee Stuart Attwell during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on January 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
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For what it’s worth, we also know the referees for Manchester City’s next couple of league games.
Stuart Attwell will referee City’s home game against Palace on Wednesday, with John Brooks on VAR. Then, Anthony Taylor will referee City’s trip to Bournemouth next Tuesday, with Jarred Gillett on VAR.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal appeals to Referee Anthony Taylor after overturning his initial decision of a penalty for Arsenal following a VAR Review during the Premier League match between Fulham and Arsenal at Craven Cottage on October 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
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There’s potential for any or all of the three games to be title-turning for Arsenal or City.
A City draw or defeat on Wednesday would open up the opportunity for Arsenal to win the league against Burnley. Wins for City and Arsenal would mean any dropped points for Pep Guardiola’s side at Bournemouth would confirm Arsenal’s title.
But two wins for City and dropped points for Arsenal could swing the race back in Guardiola’s favour ahead of the final day. A defeat for the Gunners would put it firmly in City’s hands.
The LED board displays the VAR decision that disallowed the goal scored by Callum Wilson of West Ham United, after Pablo of West Ham United fouled David Raya of Arsenal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on May 10, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
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After Sunday’s pivotal VAR call, the hope is that these coming fixtures will be decided without the need for major intervention from the officials. But if another big decision needs to be made, it better be the right one.
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