Fuming Arsenal fans say ‘congratulations Man Utd' as referee is announced for opening Premier League game
The Gunners face the Red Devils at Old Trafford in their first Premier League fixture of the 2025/26 season.
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Mikel Arteta 's side will be hoping they can go one further than their recent attempts to win their first title since 2003.
However, Arsenal fans are not feeling confident after the Premier League announced Paul Tierney would be the VAR for the match.
It was also revealed that Paul Tierney would be on the VAR while Jarred Gillett will be the fourth official.
Simon Hooper will be the referee in the middle of the pitch.
Tierney is not a popular figure at the Emirates Stadium, having made some controversial decisions against them in the past.
This includes disallowing Gabriel Martinelli 's goal against United in 2023.
Martin Odegaard on Christian Eriksen in the build-up.
Arsenal went on to lose the game 3-1, which damaged their hopes of winning the title that season.
Arteta has previously been publicly critical of the official after the 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in 2022.
After the game, he said: "If I say what I think I am suspended for six months, I don't know how to lie so I prefer not to say what I think.
"I cannot say what I think.
"I want the referee to come in front of the camera and explain his decisions.
"It's a shame because such a beautiful game was destroyed today."
Fans reacted to the news of the appointments on social media.
One posted: "Jarred Gillet and Paul Tierney. Congrats Manchester United."
A second wrote: "They've given us all the haters."
A third commented: "Can't wait for the inevitable dodgy penalty and then random red card."
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