Saturday’s 5:30pm kick off sees London rivals Brentford and Arsenal go head-to-head at the Brentford Community Stadium. The Bees lost 3-0 to Liverpool at Anfield before the international break whereas the Gunners strengthened their title claims with a 3-1 home win over struggling Burnley.
Tim Robinson has been appointed as the referee for Brentford vs Arsenal and he will be assisted by Eddie Smart and Nick Greenhalgh, while Josh Smith will act as fourth official. VAR duties fall to Michael Salisbury and Wade Smith.
Brentford Vs Arsenal Referee And Premier League Match Officials
(Saturday 25th November 2023)
- Referee: Tim Robinson
- Assistants: Eddie Smart and Nick Greenhalgh
- Fourth Official: Josh Smith
- VAR Officials: Michael Salisbury and Wade Smith (assist)
Has Tim Robinson Refereed Brentford Or Arsenal This Season?
Saturday’s clash will be the first Brentford fixture Tim Robinson has officiated this season and just the second for Arsenal in the Premier League. Robinson was the man in the middle when the Gunners brushed aside Sheffield United 5-0 at the Emirates in October.
He showed three yellow cards that day, all to United players and awarded a spot-kick which was converted by Fabio Vieira on the 88th minute.
Ahead of the match, the best UK betting sites make Arsenal the match favourites at 4/5, with the draw 14/5 and Brentford at 19/5.
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Tim Robinson Premier League Referee Stats 2023/24
Tim Robinson has taken charge of seven Premier League fixtures this season with his latest coming before the international break, Wolves’ dramatic 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
In terms of cards, Robinson has shown 37 yellows and zero reds. Robinson’s busiest games have seen him twice show seven yellows in a single match. The first coming at Stamford Bridge in Chelsea‘s 1-0 to defeat to Nottingham Forest in September, and last time out in Spurs’ last gasp defeat to Wolves.
Tim Robinson Premier League Stats Summary 2023/24
- Matches: 7
- Red Cards: 0
- Yellow Cards: 37
- Penalties: 1
Premier League VAR Controversies 2023/24
In his seven Premier League games so far this season, Tim Robinson hasn’t been around any major VAR controversies. Saturday’s clash in west London could be a spicy affair so Robinson, alongside his assistants and those operating VAR, will need to be at their very best to avoid any major talking points.
Mikel Arteta blasted VAR and the match officials during Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle earlier this month, which saw Jamie Carragher condemn the Gunners club statement after, and Robinson will hope that history doesn’t repeat itself at the Brentford Community Stadium.
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