Arsenal faces Tottenham in North London Derby with controversial referee

Arsenal is set to play against Tottenham in the first North London Derby of the season on Sunday, with Jarred Gillett appointed as the referee. This decision has sparked outrage among Arsenal supporters due to Gillett's contentious officiating history. His previous matches involving Arsenal have been marred by controversial decisions, including a failure to send off Wolves defender Yerson Mosquera for a serious foul on Kai Havertz during the opening weekend of the season. In addition to the Mosquera incident, Gillett was involved in a significant controversy last season when he disallowed a last-minute goal by Havertz against Aston Villa, a decision that Arsenal contested vehemently. The lack of intervention from VAR in these situations has further fueled the frustration among Arsenal fans, who feel that their team has been unfairly treated by officiating decisions. As the derby approaches, Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta faces additional challenges with a growing injury list, including key players like Martin Odegaard and new signing Mikel Merino. This situation adds pressure to the team as they prepare for a crucial match against their bitter rivals. The combination of Gillett's controversial history and Arsenal's injury woes creates a tense atmosphere leading into the derby, with fans expressing their discontent on social media and raising concerns about the impact of officiating on the outcome of the match.