Officials

When the news was announced that Mike Dean would referee Arsenal’s game against Spurs this weekend, the first thought that popped into my head was ‘why always Dean?’

It is fun to believe that your club is on the wrong end of a conspiracy, be it from the referees, the media or other authorities but, for the most part, they just don’t exist.

Both Arsenal and Liverpool should have been awarded a penalty on Saturday evening thanks to the actions of their keepers, so why are the pundits and ref experts saying they weren’t fouls?

Rafa Benitez has been fined £60,000 for his comments about Andre Marriner before Newcastle’s game against Crystal Palace despite simply stating a fact.

Another Sunday and another inept referee. I really wonder if English referees are told not to worry about the players’ physical integrity because it is a recurrent problem at every level.

Rafa Benitez has been charged by the FA for mentioning that Andre Marriner likes to give Newcastle players red cards, something that is quite hard to deny when you look at the figures.

Premier League referee, Bobby Madley, has quit football to move to Norway with his partner.

Michael Oliver will take charge of Unai Emery’s first competitive match as Arsenal head coach on Sunday against Manchester City.

For the second time this season, Manchester City players have received no punishment for their part in post-match and off-field fracas after the FA reviewed their cup tie against Wigan Athletic.

Chris Kavanagh has been appointed referee for Arsenal’sChris Kavanagh has been appointed referee for Arsenal’s Premier League clash against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Premier League clash against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Referees are under the spotlight yet again, so who governs them, and who actually pays their wages?

Mike Dean awards more penalties to every big-six club other than Arsenal, with the exception of Liverpool, who he hardly ever referees.

Kevin Friend has been appointed referee for Arsenal’s Premier League clash against Bournemouth so at least we have a slight chance of not being screwed over.

Arsenal are having a nightmare time with referees at the moment, and it appears Martin Atkinson is the match official who will be braving Wednesday’s meeting with Chelsea.

The PGMOL suspended Mike Dean for his involvement with a betting website in 2005 so why are the FA banning Arsene Wenger for questioning his integrity?

There are a number of referees who strike fear in Arsenal fans hearts these days for more reasons than just their general incompetence.

Jon Moss will take charge of Arsenal’s FA Cup third-round clash at Nottingham Forest this weekend so let’s look at his history of refereeing Gunners matches even though we all know he’s one of the worst officials in the division.

Arsenal’s match against West Bromwich Albion will be refereed by Mike Dean, which is sure to be a popular appointment with fans.Arsenal’s match against West Bromwich Albion will be refereed by Mike Dean, which is sure to be a popular appointment with fans.

Andre Marriner will be in charge when Arsenal take on Manchester United on Saturday, so what can both sides expect?

Arsenal lost 1-0 to Stoke in their second game of the Premier League campaign but they were the victims of a poor penalty decision in the first-half.