The referee for Chelsea's Premier League clash against Brighton and Hove Albion has been announced.
And it's fantastic news for Frank Lampard as he goes in search of a first home league win since being appointed Blues head coach in the summer.
Maurizio Sarri was the head coach for the corresponding fixture between the two clubs last season where the hosts ran out comfortable 3-0 winners thanks to goals from Olivier Giroud, Eden Hazard and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
Of the three goalscorers, Loftus-Cheek will miss this afternoon's game through injury, Hazard is now at Real Madrid and a late decision will be made regarding Giroud as illness has kept him out of the last two matchday squads.
That win in April maintained Chelsea's perfect record against the Seagulls since their promotion to the top flight of English football a couple of seasons ago.
Hopes of improving that record intact this afternoon have been boosted following news of the referee appointment.
Chris Kavanagh will take charge of the clash at Stamford Bridge and the Blues have a great record when he has been the man in the middle in recent years.
The 34-year-old oversaw two Chelsea games in the Premier League in 2018/2019 - vs West Ham United as well as Newcastle United both at the Bridge - and the Blues won them both.
Overall, the official from Lancashire has refereed four games across all competitions involving the Blues ever since his first over two years ago to the date and Chelsea have an 100 per cent record.
Lampard will hope it's not fifth time unlucky otherwise his wait for a Premier League win as Blues head coach will go on.
His side have already been held by Leicester City and Sheffield United - despite leading in both of those games - while leaders Liverpool left with all three points last weekend.
However, confidence should be high following a 7-1 thrashing of Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.
Simon Long and Sian Massey-Ellis are the assistant referees, with Robert Jones on fourth official duty in west London.
VAR will also be in use with Tim Robinson and Scott Ledger undertaking those duties.
