Confirmed Officials: Leeds United vs Chelsea | Premier League

The officials have been confirmed for Chelsea’s Premier League clash against Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday afternoon.

Chelsea head to Yorkshire as both teams remain unbeaten following their first two games of the 2022/23 Premier League season.

Jesse Marsch's side beat Wolves on the opening day and then drew to Southampton. Thomas Tuchel's have replicated Leeds' form after winning against Everton and then drawing to Spurs last weekend at Stamford Bridge.

Now the officials for the league meeting have been revealed by the Premier League ahead of the encounter.

Referee

The Premier League confirmed that Stuart Attwell will take charge of the meeting as the 2022/23 season continues.

Assistants

Stuart Attwell will be supported by Constantine Hatzidakis and James Mainwaring on the touchline.

Fourth Official

Michael Sailsbury has been named as the Fourth Official for Sunday's match, with the referee overseeing conduct within the two dugouts, and the behaviour of managers Jesse Marsch and Thomas Tuchel.

VAR/Assistant VAR

Overviewing proceedings from Stockley Park on Saturday evening will be Paul Tierney, who has been named as the Video Assistant Referee, with the Assistant Video Assistant Referee being Scott Ledger.

General view of Elland Road home of Leeds United. (Alamy)

What has been said ahead of the game?

Thomas Tuchel is expecting a high intensity game at Elland Road, while Jesse Marsch believes the Blues head coach shouldn't be on the touchline after his red card against Spurs.

Tuchel started: “I expect a high intensity game, a high pressing team from Leeds and a very emotional stadium.

"This is what we expect. Repetitive intensity, high pressing and a team that loves the chaos, a team of Leeds that has a high acceptance for mistakes.

"They don’t get frustrated by mistakes, they accept mistakes as chances to do counter-pressing and so on."

Marsch added: "I will be disappointed if they allow him to be on the bench. There is a simple rule in football. Whether it's soccer or football, if you get a red card you can't play the next match."