Confirmed Match Officials: Manchester City vs Chelsea (Emirates FA Cup Third Round)

Robert Jones will take charge of Manchester City versus Chelsea in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup on Sunday.

Manchester City are looking to beat Chelsea for the third time this season when the two sides meet this weekend, with the Sky Blues having beaten the West London club on Thursday in the Premier League.

Riyad Mahrez’s 63rd minute goal secured a crucial 1-0 victory at Stamford Bridge in midweek, as City closed the gap to league leaders Arsenal to five points.

The Blues will have the opportunity to make it five straight wins against Chelsea in all competitions on Sunday, with City having not conceded against the West London club since the UEFA Champions League Final.

City dumped Graham Potter’s side out of the Carabao Cup in November, courtesy of goals from Mahrez and Julian Alvarez.

Ahead of Sunday’s third round FA Cup tie, the FA have announced the Match Officials for the clash at the Etihad Stadium.

Match Referee

Robert Jones, who was fourth official at Stamford Bridge on Thursday evening, will take charge of proceedings at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

The referee has officiated 14 matches so far this season, showing 51 yellow cards and no red cards.

Jones last took charge of City in October, when the Blues beat Leicester City 1-0 at the King Power Stadium.

Assistant Referees

Accompanying Jones at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday will be Assistant Referees Ian Hussin and Darren Cann.

Video Assistant Referees

VAR will be in operation at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday and will be manned by Video Assistant Referee John Brooks and Assistant Video Assistant Referee Adam Nunn.

Fourth Official

Darren England has been appointed as the Fourth Official.

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