Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly was shown a controversial red card during the Gunners' 1-0 win against Wolves on Saturday, leading to fierce criticism of referee Michael Oliver
The full list of Premier League referees that have been banned from working on any match involving certain clubs has been revealed.
Premier League referee Michael Oliver is under police protection after receiving death threats in response to his sending off of Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly has avoided a three-match ban after the club successfully appealed against his red card by Michael Oliver in the win at Wolves.
Keith Hackett directed criticism to Howard Webb after Myles Lewis Skelly's controversial red card for Arsenal against Wolves was overturned.
The Premier League official played for two Premier League clubs - one now former - before going down the route of becoming a referee.
Michael Oliver played for two clubs in the Premier League at youth level before becoming a referee, he has revealed.
The PGMOL, the body that oversees officiating in English soccer, says it is “appalled” by the “threats and abuse” aimed at referee Michael Oliver after his controversial decision to show a red card to an Arsenal player on Saturday.
Newcastle United fan Michael Oliver's integrity has been defended after the referee sent off Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly
Myles Lewis-Skelly was given his marching orders towards the end of the first half at Wolves (Picture: Getty) Former PGMOL boss Keith Hackett says Michael Oliver should request no
Arsenal saw Myles Lewis-Skelly shown a red card away at Wolves but Mikel Arteta's side were still able to recover and claim all three points against Vitor Pereira's men
Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) have backed referee Michael Oliver's decision to hand Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly a straight red against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Sky Sports reports.