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Tottenham Vs Arsenal Referee Named Leaving Gunners Supporters Livid

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Published11 Sep 2024

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The Tottenham vs Arsenal referee has been announced as Jarred Gillett – leaving a plethora of Gunners fans furious with the decision.

Many were quick to voice their concerns at the appointment on X, formerly Twitter. Amazingly, the north London derby will be the second time this season that Gillett has officiated an Arsenal fixture in the Premier League.

Last year, supporters blasted Gillett for failing to allow a Kai Havertz equaliser in the 1-0 defeat away to Aston Villa. Naturally, fans have not forgotten about the incident.

Sunday’s clash will see Darren Cann and James Mainwaring employed as Gillett’s assistants. Robert Jones will act as fourth official with VAR duties falling to Stuart Attwell and Constantine Hatzidakis.

Tottenham Vs Arsenal Referee And Premier League Match Officials (Sunday September 15)

  • Referee: Jarred Gillett
  • Assistants: Darren Cann and James Mainwaring
  • Fourth Official: Robert Jones
  • VAR Officials: Stuart Attwell and Constantine Hatzidakis (assist)

Tottenham Vs Arsenal Referee Announced As Jarred Gillett

The appointment of Jarred Gillett as the Tottenham vs Arsenal referee will see the Australian official come under the spotlight once again.

Overseeing the north London derby is certainly not a role for the faint-hearted. However, Gillett is regarded as one of the Premier League’s ‘better’ officials.

However, fans of the Gunners will be quick to disagree. Not only did the Kai Havertz incident at Villa Park in 2023/24 infuriate supporters, the same player fell victim to Gillett on the opening weekend of this season.

During the clash with Wolves, Colombian centre-back Yerson Mosquera appeared to choke the German which went unnoticed by Gillett.

Jarred Gillett’s Stats For Tottenham And Arsenal

In the seven Premier League games involving Tottenham that Gillett has overseen, the Lilywhites have won four times and lost the other three.

Yves Bissouma is the only Spurs player to be shown a red card by Gillett. That came in last season’s clash at the City Ground against Nottingham Forest.

Arsenal have had Gillett in the middle five times in the English top-flight. The Gunners have won four of those fixtures with the only blemish coming in the 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa.

No player for Mikel Arteta’s side has ever been given their marching orders by Gillett. Ahead of the clash, the best football betting sites in the UK price the Gunners as 5/4 favourites.

Arsenal Fans Reactions On X

Subsequently, the Premier League’s appointment of Jarred Gillett as the Arsenal vs Tottenham referee brought about a series of fierce reactions on X, formerly Twitter.

Gunners supporters feel their task has been made much harder with Gillett. Especially with playmaker and captain Martin Odegaard almost certain to miss out via injury and Declan Rice suspended.

Spurs fans will be quietly confident at the announcement of Gillett. Especially as the ref is the same nationally as boss Ange Postecoglou.

If Sunday’s derby goes without any major incidents, Arsenal fans may start to warm towards Gillett. However, many displayed their displeasure online. Scroll down for the best reactions.