Michael Oliver's 'arrogant' recent performances prove he is no longer the Premier League's top official, claims former referee chief

Michael Oliver's 'arrogant' recent performances prove he is no longer the Premier League's top official, claims former referee chief
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Michael Oliver's 'arrogant' recent performances prove he is no longer the Premier League's top official, claims former referee chief
Published: Feb, 13 2025 16:53

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The four red cards dished out by Oliver were shown to Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones and Everton's Abdoulaye Doucoure after the pair were involved in the altercation that sparked the chaos.

Reds captain Virgil van Dijk claimed that Oliver lost control of proceedings and Hackett reckons the Englishman's recent performances - which include the shocking dismissal of Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly for an innocuous foul - mean he should no longer be considered the best referee in the country.

Keith Hackett, former PGMOL boss and ex-FIFA official, believes that Oliver would benefit from coaching advice in the wake of his display in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday night.

Keith Hackett, A former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official, believes that Michael Oliver is no longer England's best referee.

The official brandished four red cards after the final whistle following a brawl at the end of a thrilling 2-2 draw between Everton and Liverpool.

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