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Arsenal vs Tottenham: Mike Dean to referee the north London derby for a seventh time

Mike Dean has been chosen to referee this weekend's north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham.

The Gunners welcome their local rivals to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday and the experienced match official has been with charged with the task of keeping proceedings under control.

It will be the seventh time Dean has officiated what is considered to be one of England's fiercest local derbies and the sixth time in the Premier League and the first time since 2014.

Mike Dean has been selected to officiate this weekend's north London derby at the Emirates
Mike Dean has been selected to officiate this weekend's north London derby at the Emirates

The 49-year-old, who brandished five red cards across last season – more than any other referee – has handed out two red cards and 10 yellows in games between the two sides.