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

Anthony Taylor has been named as the referee for Manchester City’s Premier League clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Pep Guardiola’s side begin their latest Premier League title defence at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, facing Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea, following the Italian manager’s appointment as head coach during the summer.

Maresca, who was previously part of Guardiola’s first-team coaching staff at the Etihad Stadium, helped Leicester City achieve promotion back to the top-flight last season, prior to replacing Mauricio Pochettino in west London.

Manchester City and Chelsea met during pre-season in Columbus earlier this month, with the Sky Blues winning 4-2 at the Ohio Stadium, and Erling Haaland scoring a quick-fire hat-trick.

The Blues beat Manchester United on penalties to win the FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium last weekend, and also overcame Chelsea in north London last season, winning 1-0 in the Emirates FA Cup semi-final.

City failed to win both Premier League meetings against Chelsea last season however, drawing 4-4 at Stamford Bridge and 1-1 at the Etihad Stadium.

Ahead of Manchester City’s opening clash of the 2024/25 Premier League campaign against Chelsea, the Match Officials for the clash in west London have been announced.

Match Referee

Anthony Taylor has been named as the referee for Manchester City’s Premier League clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.

The 45-year-old officiated 49 matches during the 2023/24 campaign, issuing 214 yellow cards and nine red cards across a range of club and international competitions.

Taylor last took charge of Manchester City in May, officiating a 0-4 win against Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.

Assistant Referees

Taylor will be accompanied in west London by Assistant Referees Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn.

Video Assistant Referees

Overviewing proceedings will be Video Assistant Referee Michael Salisbury and Assistant Video Assistant Referee Dan Cook.

Fourth Official

Darren England has been named as the Fourth Official.

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