In a move likely to stir unease among Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta and his players, the Premier League has scheduled referee Jarred Gillett to officiate the upcoming match against Liverpool. Gillett made headlines last season for his decision to overturn a non-red card call and send off William Saliba—a ruling that significantly influenced that match’s outcome and Saliba’s subsequent suspension. That moment remains fresh in the memories of Arsenal’s fans, who may interpret Gillett’s reappointment as a questionable gesture. The timing of this decision, just before a high-stakes visit to Anfield, adds further tension to an already intriguing fixture between two of the league’s top contenders .
This isn’t merely about optics. Arteta’s squad has shown remarkable resilience under pressure this season, and fans may view this appointment as an unnecessary provocation ahead of what promises to be a highly charged fixture.