Myles Lewis-Skelly was just sent off for "serious foul play" just before halftime after tripping Wolves defender Matt Doherty near the edge of Arsenal’s box.
Michael Oliver was "clever" not to show Wolves' Joao Gomes a straight red card for his challenge on Arsenal's Jurrien Timber, according to Keith Hackett.
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.
Explained: The exact reason Myles Lewis-Skelly was sent off for Arsenal vs Wolves - Lewis-Skelly was sent off in the 43rd minute for a foul on Matt Doherty
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has agreed with Michael Oliver's decision to send Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly off against Wolves.
Jamie Redknapp has condemned the ‘unacceptable’ and ‘disgraceful’ abuse directed at referee Michael Oliver following Myles Lewis-Skelly’s controversial sending off in Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Wolves. One of the major talking points of the weekend’s Premier League action took place in the closing stages of the first half at Molineux after an Arsenal corner was headed away to safety.
English soccer’s match officials body says police are investigating “abhorrent attacks” aimed at Premier League referee Michael Oliver and his family.
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The truth is of course, that Michael Oliver is guilty of only one thing. He is guilty of being an honest and very transparent referee who has integrity.
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