As Tottenham Hotspur continue their preparations to extend their impressive run of form under Roberto De Zerbi, the Premier League match official appointments for the upcoming weekend have been officially confirmed. According to updates shared by Spurs Army on X, John Brooks has been selected as the referee for Tottenham’s upcoming fixture against Leeds United this Saturday. Meanwhile, video assistant referee (VAR) responsibilities will be overseen by Tony Harrington.

Referee appointments are always a critical talking point ahead of crucial Premier League weekends, particularly as clubs navigate the demanding physical and tactical requirements of the autumn schedule. John Brooks brings extensive top-flight officiating experience to the pitch, overseeing matches where maintaining tempo, enforcing fair play, and managing player discipline are paramount.

In the 12 matches he has refereed Tottenham, Spurs have won 6, lost 3 and drawn 3. And there has been one sending-off.

With Tottenham coming off the back of historic passing performances and consecutive victories, maintaining focus entirely on the pitch remains the primary objective for De Zerbi’s side.

Maintaining Momentum Under Roberto De Zerbi

As preparations at Hotspur Way ramp up ahead of Saturday’s kickoff, the squad will be fully concentrated on continuing their tactical dominance. With the officiating team now locked in, attention shifts squarely to the tactical battle on the pitch as Tottenham seek to keep climbing the Premier League table and reward the home faithful with another statement performance.