Referee for Chelsea vs Arsenal match confirmed

The Premier League is set to return this weekend after the international break.

Ahead of the weekend games, the Premier League has named the match officials for Matchweek 9 of the 2023/2024 season.

This weekend’s big clash will see table toppers Arsenal travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea.

According to the details provided by the Premier League, the game at Stamford Bridge will be refereed by Chris Kavanagh.

Kavanagh will be assisted by Richard West and Matthew Wilkes. The fourth official will be James Linington.

Jarred Gillett has been appointed to man VAR checks and his Assistant VAR will be Darren Cann.

Arsenal head into the match unbeaten, while Chelsea have won their last two fixtures for the first time this season.

The match is expected to be a tough competition between the two clubs as both sides need points to keep them going this season.