On Sunday afternoon in the Premier League, West Ham United hosts Aston Villa at the London Stadium.
For very different reasons, both teams view this Premier League matchup between West Ham and Aston Villa as extremely important.
While we need all three points to solidify our position in the quest for a top seven finish, Villa needs the win to keep them in the top four.
After losing two points against Burnley the previous weekend, Hammers manager David Moyes will be eager for his team to win this one.
Prior to this game, Villa suffered their first setback when John McGinn, their captain, was sent off during their Sunday loss to Tottenham. As a result, he would not be able to play against West Ham.
But this time, the unfortunate news is that the Hammers are the ones receiving it.
Blow for West Ham ahead of Aston Villa clash
Jarred Gillett will officiate the game on Sunday between the Hammers and the Villans, the Premier League has confirmed via their official website.
The 37-year-old Australian referee will now be well-known to West Ham supporters, and not in a positive way.
We lost 2-1 away to Chelsea in September 2022, despite Maxwel Cornet’s heartbreaking last-minute equalizer being disqualified by VAR. Who do you think was in charge of the VAR that day? You’re right—Gillett was the one.
What a ridiculous choice that was, and one that ultimately cost us what may have been a crucial moment at the moment.
The Australian’s appointment as the referee for this game, which is so important to us, is, in my opinion, the biggest joke ever.
I think we should insist that particular officials not be permitted to officiate our games, just like the major Premier League clubs do!
Although it is not ideal that Jarred Gillett will officiate the West Ham vs. Aston Villa match, we must ensure that we win the game regardless of the Australian’s assistance.
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