The officials have been confirmed for Chelsea’s Premier League clash against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon.
Chelsea are back in league action after their two previous games against Fulham and Liverpool were postponed following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September.
It will see Graham Potter take charge of his first Premier League game in charge of Chelsea following his appointment to replace Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge.
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Potter and his staff have had time to settle into his surroundings at Cobham and will be hoping for his first win in charge. Chelsea drew 1-1 against RB Salzburg in his first and only game at the helm during their Champions League Group E fixture.
Now the officials for the league meeting have been revealed by the Premier League ahead of the encounter.
Referee
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The Premier League confirmed that Chris Kavanagh will take charge of the meeting as the 2022/23 season continues.
Assistants
Chris Kavanagh will be supported by Dan Cook and Dan Robathan on the touchline.
Fourth Official
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Craig Pawson has been named as the Fourth Official for Saturday's match, with the referee overseeing conduct within the two dugouts, and the behaviour of managers Patrick Vieira and Graham Potter.
VAR/Assistant VAR
Overviewing proceedings from Stockley Park on Saturday afternoon will be Stuart Attwell, who has been named as the Video Assistant Referee, with the Assistant Video Assistant Referee being Scott Ledger.
What has been said ahead of the game?
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Chelsea were handed a boost with the return of N’Golo Kante to first-team training ahead of the London derby after a period on the sideline with a hamstring problem.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been in training this week at Cobham and was on the road to gaining full fitness following a broken jaw.
Prior to the international break, he admitted: "I need more time. I’m not 100 per cent fit. It’s not easy to play with a mask and with an injury, but hopefully I will get 100 per cent as soon as possible.”
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Potter has a decision on his hands with Kai Havertz and Mason Mount both netting for their countries, while Aubameyang and Armando Broja will be desperate for a starting role against Crystal Palace.
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