Confirmed Match Officials: Manchester City vs Arsenal (Premier League)

Anthony Taylor will take charge of Manchester City’s Premier League clash with Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester City return to action this weekend with the first of 10 matches across three competitions between late March and the end of April, as current Premier League leaders Arsenal visit the Etihad Stadium.

Just one point separates Arsenal, Liverpool and City at the top of the Premier League table ahead of the final 10 fixtures of the campaign, with Pep Guardiola’s side still bidding to win a record-breaking fourth successive title and retain last season’s treble.

The Sky Blues are unbeaten since December, but recent draws to Chelsea and Liverpool have seen Manchester City slip to third in the table, with a 1-1 at Anfield prior to the recent international break.

Manchester City have also lost twice to Arsenal this season, suffering defeats in the FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium and at the Emirates Stadium in the reverse league meeting.

Guardiola is sweating on the fitness of a number of first-team stars ahead of the crunch meeting, with questions marks surrounding Ederson, Kevin De Bruyne, John Stones, Kyle Walker, Manuel Akanji and Matheus Nunes.

Ahead of the showdown clash between Manchester City and Arsenal, the Premier League have announced the Match Officials for the fixture.

Match Referee

Anthony Taylor has been named as the referee for Manchester City’s clash with Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.

The referee has officiated 37 matches so far this season across all competitions, showing 160 yellow cards and eight red cards.

Taylor last took charge of Manchester City in February, when the Blues thumped Luton Town 2-6 in the Emirates FA Cup fifth round.

Assistant Referees

Taylor will be accompanied at the Etihad Stadium by Assistant Referees Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn.

Video Assistant Referees

Overviewing proceedings will be Video Assistant Referee Jarred Gillett, and Assistant Video Assistant Referee Darren Cann.

Fourth Official

Thomas Bramall has been named as the Fourth Official.

The referee will be overseeing conduct within the two dugouts, and the behaviour of managers Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta.