Anthony Taylor will be the referee for Watford's game at Crystal Palace this weekend, it has been announced.

The trip to Selhurst Park will be the third game involving the Hornets this season for which Taylor has been in charge.

In both of the previous two, the 2-2 home draw with Arsenal and the 2-1 defeat to Chelsea which was also at Vicarage Road, the official has given Watford a penalty, both of which were dispatched by Roberto Pereyra and Gerard Deulofeu respectively.

Taylor was also referee for the reverse fixture last season, when Watford beat the Eagles 2-1 at home, with Pereyra and Jose Holebas scoring in the second-half.

This season the referee has issued six red cards from 33 appearances, most recently sending off Jefferson Lerma in Bournemouth's 2-1 win over Aston Villa.

He will be assisted by Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn, while Darren England will be fourth official. Stuart Attwell will be on Video Assistant Referee duties and will be assisted by Stephen Child.