The Premier League picked Rob Jones for the Arsenal vs Tottenham, North London derby this weekend. And It will be his 5th Arsenal match as he will officiate Arsenal vs Tottenham.
The Premier League have declared the picks of the match official teams for this weekend. Including Gunners’s Sunday game against the Lilywhites at the Emirates Stadium.
Rob Jones will officiate Arsenal vs Tottenham
Rob Jones is all set to referee the match, also assisted by Lee Betts and Wade Smith. The fourth official will be Michael Salisbury, on the other hand, Paul Tierney will operate he VAR and Harry Lennard assisting him.
When it comes to Arsenal and Spurs matches, Jones is too inexperienced, so this choice is surprising among the fanatics.
Rob Jones has only taken for four Arsenal and three Spurs matches thud far.
Reputation of Rob Jones among Arsenal and Spurs
Jones had a very poor reputation wih Arsenal fans following last season’s away game against Southampton, letting a number of fouls and a credible penalty shout go without punishment. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
But Arsenal had been confirmed the victory on other three operated by Jones.
Although, for the spurs, Jones officiated their first match of the season against Brentford. The the match ended up with 2-2
Some referees in recent North London derbies
Craig Pawson refereed the derby in last January 2023 and also the one in September 2021, and he has covered 29 games for Arsenal and 31games for Spurs overall.
Anthony Taylor officiated last October’s game at the Emirates, and he’s up to 48 Arsenal games and 43 Spurs games.
Paul Tierney also refereed 17 Arsenal games and 20 Spurs games.
By this comparison, Mr. Rob Jones is the new comer for the High Voltage North London Derby.
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