Michael Oliver's next match decided after Arsenal red card controversy
Michael Oliver's next match decided after Arsenal red card controversy
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It’s business as usual for Michael Oliver after being handed Champions League duty amid the ongoing Arsenal controversy. The Premier League referee garnered severe criticism for his decision to send Myles Lewis-Skelly off during the Gunners’ win against Wolves. VAR revealed that the decision was due to the defender's challenge on Matt Doherty reaching the threshold for ‘serious foul play’.
Oliver, 39, has since faced abuse and death threats on social media, with both the Premier League and the PGMOL releasing statements in the aftermath. A statement from the Premier League read: "The Premier League strongly condemns the threats and abuse directed at Michael Oliver/ No official should be subject to any form of abuse. We will continue to support Michael, PGMOL and all investigations.".
Meanwhile, the PGMOL said: "We are appalled by the threats and abuse directed at Michael Oliver following the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal fixture. No official should be subject to any form of abuse, let alone the abhorrent attacks aimed at Michael and his family over the past 24 hours.
"The police are aware, and a number of investigations have commenced. We are supporting Michael, and all those affected, and are determined to tackle this unacceptable behaviour. Sadly, this is not the first time a match official has been forced to deal with threats in recent times. We will continue to support all investigations.".
