Tottenham play Arsenal after their Champions League encounter against Inter Milan and the referee selected for the North London derby has already raised a few eyebrows.
Mike Dean has been appointed the man in charge of the huge clash and the Daily Mail reports that the referee had celebrated a Tottenham goal against Aston Villa, waving ‘play on’.
Mike Dean in the North London Derby #COYShttps://t.co/PqY8dHhCbw
— Harry C (@HazSpur92) November 27, 2018
Of course, that could have been a coincidence but this selection riled up both sets of fans ahead of the game.
The Gunners are just three points behind us in the Premier League table as they look to break into the top four.
Unai Emery has done a great job with the club but coming up against a Spurs side that demolished Chelsea should lead to some concerns for the former Sevilla man.
Tottenham have had a great record in recent home games from this derby. As a result, many Arsenal fans are already fretting the game after Dean’s appointment, despite the fact that the game will be played at the Emirates.
Some Spurs fans had their own comments about the selection claiming Dean helps Arsenal more, and here are a few reactions from Twitter.
Arsenal haven’t lost a league game reffed by Mike Dean since September 2015, and They’ve won the last three against Spurs with him officiating.
But the Gooners are still complaining he in charge on Sunday 🤷♂️#NLD #ARSTOT
— Kevin Gower© (@KGower83) November 28, 2018
Arsenal and Spurs have been selected to be ruined by The Mike Dean Show this weekend.
— Jared (@FPLFujtown) November 27, 2018
We are THE ARSENAL bring on Spurs AND Mike Dean 🔴💪👊⚽️
— annienelson (@apnelson1) November 27, 2018
Why am I seeing that mike dean is ref for arsenal v spurs already 11 v 12 😶
— Jack Smedley (@Smedley4Smedley) November 27, 2018
Dean reffing the NLD last season was good for us. So much scrutiny on his Spurs love in, the crowd were on him from minute 1 and he had to go the other way and give us decisions. Let’s do the same again this time around!
— Ben Harrison (@RednWhite_Army) November 27, 2018
Ever since this whole Mike Dean being a Spurs fan went around, he’s been constantly giving the wrong decisions in favour of our opponents. Last year NLD at the Emirates, the first goal wasn’t a FK, Sanchez clearly won the ball and the Mustafi header was also offside.
— LP ✈️ (@thfclp) November 27, 2018
Mike Dean the ref for north London derby, may as well give spurs the 3 points already
— Brad (@bradmurray_) November 27, 2018
Arsenal fans using Mike Dean as an excuse, cos they can’t compete with Spurs on the pitch. 🙃
— Waqy (@waqyyy) November 27, 2018
The FA has announced that Mike Dean will officiate the London Derby between Arsenal and spurs on Sunday at the Emirates Stadium…Guess its a spurs win then..
— Hakuna Matata🇰🇪 (@its_stanmato) November 27, 2018
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