The man in the middle – Anthony Taylor review

How did Anthony Taylor get on in charge of Arsenal's destruction of Liverpool?

The man in the middle – Arsenal v Middlesbrough referee review

Mike Dean took charge of Arsenal's FA Cup fifth round win over Middlesbrough at the Emirates on Sunday. How did he do? Find out here.

The man in the middle: Michael Oliver review

Well that was a confusing performance from Arsenal's favourite referee. Refusing, early on, to book Branislav Ivanovich for his first or even second yellow-card challenge,...

The man in the middle: Mike Dean preview

His name still strikes terror into the hearts of Arsenal fans everywhere. Tack on the words 'at Old Trafford' to 'Mike Dean in charge' and...
Andre Marriner

Andre Marriner appointed referee for Manchester United v Arsenal

19 November's clash between Manchester United and Arsenal is set to be a feisty affair with Andre Marriner appointed referee.

The man in the middle – Deniz Aytekin preview

Deniz Aytekin will take charge of Arsenal v Monaco, so what can the Gunners expect from the German?

The man in the middle – Anthony Taylor

What did we ever do to the Football Gods that means they insist on foisting Anthony Taylor upon us? In charge of four Arsenal matches this...

Will Arsenal get any love from the referee against Manchester United?

Craig Pawson will take charge of Manchester United v Arsenal on Sunday, so what are Arsenal likely to get from the young referee? At just...
Mark Clattenburg and Alexis Sanchez

Would video refereeing have helped Arsenal against Everton?

There were two disputed decisions by referee Mark Clattenburg late in the game against Everton and with the recent experiment introducing Video Assistant Referees, we can wonder what would have happened there and what could happen in the near future.

Leicester v Arsenal referee preview – Mark Clattenburg

Mark Clattenburg, the referee with a Champions League tattoo who is regarded as the best referee in England, will take charge of Arsenal’s first ‘must-win’ game of a season that will only be two games old this weekend.
Arsene Wenger sent off

Wenger called Moss a ‘cheat’ but can he defend himself against the FA?

Arsene Wenger was sent off at the end of the very heated Burnley game, and he will likely be charged by the FA for using the word 'cheat' as revealed by the Evening Standard.

Crystal Palace v Arsenal referee review

For once we're complaining about the referee for all the right reasons. Find out more here.

The man in the middle – Martin Atkinson

Martin Atkinson will take charge of Tottenham v Arsenal, so what can we expect? Find out here.
Arsene Wenger sent off by Jon Moss

Stadium or touchline – the difference in the bans allegedly facing Arsene Wenger

Arsene Wenger is set for a ban, that is clear, but what is not is if it will be a touchline or stadium ban, with some papers seeming to be pushing for the latter, so what's the difference?

The man in the middle v Burnley: Mike Dean preview

Mike Dean will take charge of Arsenal's game at Burnley, so what can we expect, as if we don't already know?

Will Arsenal have a Friend in the referee against QPR?

What can Arsenal expect from the referee in charge of Arsenal's trip to QPR?

Wenger puts pressure on referee ahead of north London derby

Arsenal were relatively poor on Wednesday when they absolutely had to win, but the officials hardly helped. The first Swansea goal came after an obvious foul...

The man in the middle – Robert Madley review

Robert Madley took charge of Arsenal's emphatic last day win over West Brom at the Emirates. The 29-year-old was taking charge of only his fourth...

The man in the middle – Arsenal v Villa ref review

Anthony Taylor took charge of Arsenal v Aston Villa on Sunday at the Emirates, so how did the man in the middle get on?
Martin Atkinson

Arsenal get boost with ref’s Chelsea record but still face tough task

Martin Atkinson will take charge of Arsenal’s game at Chelsea on Saturday and that means one thing – a kick-fest.

The man in the middle – referee preview v Leicester

Mike Jones will take charge of Arsenal v Leicester at the Emirates on Tuesday night, so what can Arsenal fans expect from the referee?

The man in the middle – Brighton v Arsenal

I guess the biggest compliment I can pay Michael Oliver is that when I hear his name I don’t immediately want to smash things. That’s...

The man in the middle – Mike Jones

Mike Jones will take charge of Newcastle v Arsenal and that's not good news for the Gunners.
Martin Atkinson

Arsenal to get no love from referee against West Ham

Martin Atkinson takes charge of Arsenal's game against West Ham, so what can both sides expect from one of PGMOL’s finest?

How cultural differences disadvantage Arsenal in Europe

A lot of Arsenal fans will rightly complain about Mr Cüneyt Çakır's performance on Tuesday night, and it certainly was not an impressive one. But...

The man in the middle – Brighton 2 Arsenal 3 referee review

We take a look at how Michael Oliver and his assistants got on during Arsenal's FA Cup win at the AMEX against Brighton.

Wenger slams social media and decision to change referees

Arsène Wenger has criticised the decision to take Premier League referee Kevin Friend off duty for the Tottenham Hotspur's match this weekend just because he's a fan of title rivals Leicester City.

The man in the middle – Andre Marriner takes charge

What Sunday's match against Everton needs is a referee who will clamp down on rotational fouling. Will it get that?
Kevin Friend

Kevin Friend: Watford v Arsenal referee preview

Kevin Friend will take charge of Arsenal’s game against Watford on Saturday, so what can we expect from the man who was once removed from a match because Tottenham fans complained he supported Leicester?

Arsenal and Everton make it easy for the referee

Andre Marriner was the man in charge of Arsenal 2 Everton 0 at the Emirates on Sunday, so how did he get on?
Kevin Friend

What can Arsenal and Southampton expect from today’s referee?

With so much attention on the officials last weekend, we will certainly be hoping for a low-key performance from Kevin Friend at St. Mary’s on Saturday evening, but will we get it?

What can Crystal Palace and Arsenal expect from Monday’s referee?

Michael Oliver will take charge of Arsenal’s trip to Crystal Palace on Monday night, so what can both sides expect from the official?

Referee preview – Michael Oliver

Michael Oliver has been chosen to referee Arsenal's Premier League match away to Bournemouth, which isn't exactly fantastic news.

Michael Oliver next in line to quit England as PGMOL face big questions

Michael Oliver could be the next referee to leave England in search of a better payday after Mark Clattenburg announced his decision to move to Saudi Arabia.

Anthony Taylor appointed Arsenal v Watford referee

Arsenal fans the world over shudder when they hear the name Anthony Taylor, but maybe we shouldn't.

The man in the middle – Robert Madley

Robert Madley will take charge of Arsenal's final league game of the season against West Brom. If you're anything like us you're probably going 'who?'...

The man in the middle – Kevin Friend review

It would be churlish to moan about the referee after watching Arsenal out-Arsenal themselves against Swansea. Sure, he should have booked Jonjo Shelvey in the...

All signs point to strong ref for Arsenal at Liverpool

Bobby Madley will take charge of Arsenal’s trip to Liverpool on Saturday.

Mark Clattenburg to referee Arsenal v Chelsea

Arsenal fans will be glad to know that Mark Clattenburg, and not Mike Dean, will be in charge of their game against Chelsea this...

The man in the middle – Deniz Aytekin review

How did Deniz Aytekin do in charge of Arsenal's shambles against Monaco? Find out here.