Fourth Official Craig Pawson talks to assistant referee and linesman Assistant Referee Constantine Hatzidakis during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on April 9, 2023.(Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Constantine Hatzidakis suspended until 2 investigations conclude

Controversial elbow incident involving assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis has implications for Arsenal and raises questions on refereeing integrity.

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?

Referee announced for Arsenal vs Tottenham

Michael Oliver will referee Arsenal's upcoming North London derby match against Tottenham Hotspur this weekend.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts after the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Arsenal FC at Friends Provident St. Mary's Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Referee robbed Arsenal v Southampton says former ref

Former referee Mark Halsey says that Arsenal should have had a penalty against Southampton on Sunday and that Bukayo Saka should not have been booked for diving.
Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp applauds at the end of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 4, 2024. Arsenal wins 3 - 1 against Liverpool. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Jurgen Klopp moans about referee after Arsenal defeat

While Jurgen Klopp acknowledged his side's shortcomings against Arsenal, he couldn't resist taking a swipe at referee Anthony Taylor's officiating.
Referee Stuart Atwell (L) shows a red card to Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz (R) to send him off for fouling Chelsea's English striker Tammy Abraham during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on January 21, 2020. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

Stuart Atwell Arsenal’s worst referee in Premier League

Stuart Attwell took charge of Arsenal's game against Chelsea and maintained his record of being Arsenal's worst referee in the Premier League.
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.
Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Martinelli (R) walks off having been shown two yellow cards in quick succession by English referee Michael Oliver during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on February 10, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Clattenburg: 1 yellow would have been fairer for Martinelli

Mark Clattenburg has said that Michael Oliver got it right and wrong against Arsenal as he continues to be one of only a few former refs prepared to defend Arsenal.

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...
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - AUGUST 14: Match Referee, David Coote reacts during the Premier League match between Burnley and Brighton & Hove Albion at Turf Moor on August 14, 2021 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Awful VAR ref in charge of Brentford vs Arsenal

Arsenal return to action this weekend with a trip to Brentford for a 12pm kick-off on Sunday, so which officials have been charged with messing things up?

Why officials deserve better than they get from many ‘fans’

The Guardian recently published a story about a Non-League game referee stopping a match after 13 minutes and abandoning it because a fan was moaning and questioning his decisions too much.
SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Referee Martin Atkinson is seen prior to the Premier League match between Sunderland and Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on October 29, 2016 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Unbelievable ref selected for Arsenal’s game at Tottenham

While this season has been pretty painful, we have at least been able to relax knowing Martin Atkinson hasn't been involved, in any capacity,...

West Brom v Arsenal referee preview

Neil Swarbrick has refereed just one Arsenal game this season – the reverse of this fixture on Boxing Day at the Emirates, find out more here
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal is shown a yellow card by referee Stuart Attwell during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on December 16, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Referee who allowed Bernd Leno to be kicked in the face in charge of...

Arsenal's game against Wolves on Wednesday night will be refereed by Stuart Atwell.
Referee Stuart Attwell (R) checks VAR and awards a penalty during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 1, 2022. - - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / IKIMAGES / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by IAN KINGTON/IKIMAGES/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal first to 100 red card milestone despite being spineless softies

Arsenal became the first side the in the Premier League era to reach 100 red cards when Gabriel was sent off against Manchester City on New Year's Day, but how can that be when they've been largely criticised for being too soft?

Anthony Taylor shipped in to put final nail in Arsene Wenger’s coffin against Lincoln

Anthony Taylor. Those two words should be enough for any review about this man.

Penalty loving ref to take charge of Arsenal v Burnley

Roger East has been appointed referee for Arsenal's 4th round FA Cup tie against Burnley on Saturday, but what does that mean for us? In...

The man in the middle – Manchester City v Arsenal

Five little words that strike terror into the heart of Arsenal fans everywhere – Mike Dean is in charge. There’s probably nothing that I can...
Referee Michael Oliver gestures during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on November 2, 2019. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / AFP)

Arsenal get a rare referee for game vs West Ham, thankfully!

Michael Oliver will take charge of Arsenal's game against West Ham on Saturday, a referee we thankfully rarely see can we rarely win.

Arsenal fans troll Harry Kane as Alexandre Lacazette tweets about Manchester United OG award

Alexandre Lacazette is not happy with the Premier League and who can blame him?

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...

Arsenal fans launch anti-Mike Dean petition after Chelsea defeat

After a horror performance on Saturday, Arsenal fans have started a petition to have referee Mike Dean stopped from taking charge of any more...
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal appeals to referee Martin Atkinson during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on June 20, 2020 in Brighton, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Horror referee gets 1st Arsenal game of the season for Aston Villa

We've had to wait until November, but Martin Atkinson has finally been selected to referee an Arsenal match this season and that's not good news
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Referee Martin Atkinson awards a freekick to Arsenal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on June 20, 2020 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

21 Premier League referees, why do Arsenal always get Martin Atkinson?

Martin Atkinson's performance during Arsenal's match at Brighton on Saturday was one of the worst we've seen and while we can say blaming the referee for a defeat is refusing to accept how poor Arsenal are, Arsenal and the referee can both be sh*t at the same time.
Match Referee Stuart Attwell shows a yellow card to Gylfi Sigurdsson of Everton during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal replaced by Bournemouth as side with most yellow cards

After sitting on top of the table all season, Arsenal have finally dropped down a place as referees move Bournemouth to the top of the yellow card table.
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?
ST GALLEN, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal FC reacts during the UEFA Europa League group A match between FC Zürich and Arsenal FC at Kybunpark on September 08, 2022 in St Gallen, Switzerland. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images)

Gabriel Jesus 5 times more bookable at Arsenal than Manchester City

Gabriel Jesus was booked again against Brentford on Sunday as the former Manchester City man learns cards come much easier when you aren't in the blue of Manchester City.

The man in the middle – Lee Mason

Lee Mason will take charge of Arsenal's game against Hull at the KC on Monday. The referee, who has issued fewer cards than any other...

Is this proof Andre Marriner saw Arsenal’s penalty appeal and ignored it anyway?

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.
Bas Nijhuis

Crazy referee stats from Arsenal-Ludogorets games shows diving opposition

One of the biggest frustrations of the game on Tuesday night was the constant flailing of the Ludogorets players so let's look at some stats

The man in the middle – Mike Dean review

Arsenal were lucky to leave Old Trafford with a draw. That much is true. Failing to turn up for the first 60+ minutes, it was only...

Arsenal finally get some refereeing good news ahead of Bournemouth match

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.

Referee says Harry Kane was reckless against Arsenal

Mark Clattenburg said Arsenal's penalty was right to stand and action should have been taken against Harry Kane for his dangerous barge on Gabriel.
English referee Kevin Friend shows a yellow card to Arsenal's English defender Calum Chambers (R) during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on September 30, 2019. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Arsenal get fewest fouls per yellow, Liverpool and Leicester the most

As I was browsing some stats this morning I couldn't help notice Arsenal's yellow card count in the league this season and wondered how it stacked up against other teams. It's safe to say I was astounded by what I found.
PORTO, PORTUGAL - FEBRUARY 21: Declan Rice of Arsenal reacts, as he wipes his face with his shirt, during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between FC Porto and Arsenal FC at Estadio do Dragao on February 21, 2024 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Which Arsenal players are at risk of yellow-card suspensions?

As we approach the business end of the season, let's look at the Arsenal players at risk of a yellow-card suspension in the Premier League or Champions League.
Mike Dean

Just 3 referees in charge of 60% of Arsenal Premier League games this season

Mike Dean will take charge of our trip to West Ham on Monday night as we move back into our rotation of regular refs with just three taking charge of 60% of Arsenal's games this season.

The man in the middle – Manchester City 0 Arsenal 2 ref review

On Sunday against Manchester City, Mike Dean confused me. Used to ranting and raving like a lunatic after he’s been in charge of one of...
Manchester City v Arsenal - Premier League - Etihad Stadium Arsenals Granit Xhaka walks past manager Mikel Arteta after being sent off during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday August 28, 2021. Copyright: Nick Potts

Mikel Arteta hits out at referee after Granit Xhaka red card

Mikel Arteta has said that he is 'angry' about Granit Xhaka's red card because of similar challenges not being punished in that way against Arsenal.

Mike Dean named man of the match as Chelsea win

A sunny afternoon at Stamford Bridge had seen no real chances as half-time approached on Saturday. Had it stayed as 11 versus 11 then you...

The man in the middle – Svein Oddvar Moen review

It would be incredibly churlish of me to point at the referee as the reason Arsenal crashed out of the Champions League so I won't even though he got a number of calls wrong.