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Match Officials Announced for Crucial Liverpool vs Arsenal Clash

High Stakes at Anfield as Arsenal Arrive

There’s never a dull meeting between Liverpool and Arsenal, and Sunday promises to be no different. The match officials have now been announced, and the backdrop is typically dramatic: one side already crowned champions, the other scrapping for a Champions League lifeline.

The Reds, bruised slightly by a 3-1 defeat at Chelsea last time out, return to the comfort of Anfield, where they’ve been virtually immovable. Arne Slot’s side have won 14 of 17 league games at home, with just one defeat all season. Arsenal, meanwhile, are winless in their last two and dragging themselves towards the finish line.

Guard of Honour and Grit

Sunday brings with it a familiar ritual: a guard of honour. Arsenal last performed the gesture for Liverpool back in 2020. Now, they’ll once again clap the champions onto the pitch—a symbolic moment that might sting for a team that once looked ready to challenge the Reds stride for stride.

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Liverpool haven’t lost to Arsenal at home in 12 years. That 2-0 defeat in 2012 feels like another era. Since then, Anfield’s become a fortress in this fixture. If the Gunners want anything, they’ll have to earn it.

Match Officials Confirmed for Title Celebration Fixture

The Premier League has officially announced the match officials for what could be another stormy afternoon on Merseyside. Anthony Taylor will take charge of proceedings, a man no stranger to big occasions. On the touchlines, Gary Beswick and Lee Betts will run the flags.

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Craig Pawson assumes duties as the fourth official, while Paul Tierney heads up the VAR team, assisted by Mat Wilkes at Stockley Park. All names that carry weight—and scrutiny—in a game where every decision matters.

Nothing on the Line? Don’t Count on It

Liverpool may already have their hands on the trophy, but that doesn’t mean they’ll ease off. Protecting their home record, maintaining rhythm before a summer reset under Slot—there’s still purpose. For Arsenal, it’s survival. Miss out on Europe now, and the questions start all over again.