Confirmed Match Officials: Manchester City vs Arsenal (Emirates FA Cup)

Paul Tierney will take charge of the Emirates FA Cup clash between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Friday evening, the FA have announced.

Manchester City host Arsenal in the fourth round of the competition on Friday, with Pep Guardiola’s side bidding to win the prestigious trophy for the first time since 2019.

The Blues beat Chelsea for the third time this season to progress to the fourth round, thrashing Graham Potter’s side 4-0 courtesy of goals from Riyad Mahrez, Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden.

Arsenal, who sit five points above City at the top of the Premier League table, have won just one of the past 13 meetings between the two teams – coincidentally in the FA Cup semi-finals in 2020.

Ahead of Friday’s meeting at the Etihad Stadium, the FA have announced the Match Officials for the fourth round clash.

Match Referee

Paul Tierney will take charge of proceedings in East Manchester of Friday, the FA have announced.

The 42 year-old has officiated 17 matches so far this season, showing 62 yellow cards and two red cards.

Tierney last took charge of Manchester City earlier this month, when the Blues beat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.

Assistant Referees

Accompanying Tierney at the Etihad Stadium on Friday evening will be Assistant Referees Constantine Hatzidakis and Neil Davies.

Video Assistant Referees

Overviewing proceedings from Stockley Park will be Video Assistant Referee John Brooks and Assistant Video Assistant Referee Harry Lennard.

Fourth Official

Robert Jones 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.