And I believe the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) have brought undue pressure on Bankes and themselves with the appointment for today's Emirates clash with Arsenal vying with Liverpool in the title race.
Arsenal vs Man City referee appointment lacks common sense – Gunners fans are right to be unhappy Sponsored by.
THE appointment of Peter Bankes for the power-keg Premier League showdown between Arsenal and Manchester City lacks common sense.
In the wake of Michael Oliver receiving death threats and abuse after he wrongly sent off Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly in the 1-0 win at Wolves last weekend, refs' chiefs have made an unnecessary appointment.
NETO endured a nightmare Arsenal debut against Girona but had 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri to thank for sparing his blushes.
