Craig Pawson has been named as referee for Watford's game against Arsenal this Sunday.
The official was last in charge of a Hornets' game when he oversaw the 0-0 draw away at Burnley earlier this season.
In that match, he controversially decided against awarding a penalty to Watford at the end of the first half for what looked like a clear handball in the Clarets' area.
Prior to the game at Turf Moor, he previously refereed the 2-1 win over Newcastle United during the 2019/20 campaign, as well as four other games involving the Hornets, including both a draw and a defeat against Leicester and defeats to Everton and Brighton.
He has issued five red cards already this season from just 26 games.
He will be assisted at Vicarage Road by Lee Betts and Richard West.
Fourth official will be Simon Hooper, while Darren England will be on VAR duties, assistedEddie Smart.
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