Michael Oliver not great news for Arsenal v Liverpool

Arsenal fans thought they had received a bit of a boost when it was announced that Michael Oliver will referee their season opener against Liverpool this weekend.
Referee Mike Jones

Mike Jones referee preview: Swansea v Arsenal

Mike Jones will take charge of Arsenal’s game at Swansea, a referee who prefers to let the game ‘flow’ rather than stopping it for annoying things like fouls.

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 – Tottenham v Arsenal ref review

Arsene Wenger was critical of Martin Atkinson after Arsenal's game against Tottenham, and rightly so.
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 booked every 3 fouls, Liverpool every 10

On this week's Daily Cannon Weekly podcast, episode 215, host Matthew Wade took some time to discuss the yellow cards stats an article on the site threw up after the game against Manchester United, showing how unfairly Arsenal are being treated.
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard (R) reacts after being fouled by Manchester City's Croatian midfielder #08 Mateo Kovacic (C) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 8, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal prepare dossier for PGMOL

Arsenal are set to confront PGMOL with a detailed dossier of refereeing complaints following Arteta's critique after the Newcastle match.

When will the FA do something about awful officials?

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.

The man in the middle – Anthony Taylor review

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

Pawson appointed Leicester v Arsenal ref, Dean not demoted

Craig Pawson has been appointed the referee for Arsenal's visit to unbeaten Leicester City on Saturday. The referee was in charge of 21 Premier League games...

Premier League refs WILL use VAR more from this weekend

Premier League refs are set to use VAR more despite saying they wouldn't. On Thursday, it was claimed that the Premier League had told PGMOL...

Xhaka red card ref in charge of Arsenal v Burnley

Jon Moss. Do we have to?

Arsenal get rookie ref in charge of biggest career game for Crystal Palace game

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.
Arsene Wenger sent off

Definitive answer: Dean, Moss or Taylor: Who is the worst referee for Arsenal?

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

Garth Crooks attacks Mike Dean after Gabriel red

Former Tottenham Hotspur player Garth Crooks hit out at Mike Dean on Saturday afternoon after the referee sent Gabriel off at Stamford Bridge. The BBC pundit...
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Referee Mike Dean in action on his 500th Premier League match during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on January 18, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

Mike Dean robbed Arsenal in October against Sheffield United too

When Arsenal played Sheffield United back in October, 76% of fans believed Mike Dean robbed us of a penalty, something he did again when the sides met this weekend.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on November 04, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Arsenal vs PGMOL and the media: A roundup

Arsenal stand firm in the face of VAR controversies, FA inquiries, and media criticism, with Arteta unapologetic over his comments on officiating.
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

Crystal Palace v Arsenal referee review

For once we're complaining about the referee for all the right reasons. Find out more here.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: Referee Chris Kavanagh checks the VAR screen before giving a penalty to Leeds United during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Arsenal FC at Elland Road on October 16, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Why Gabriel’s red card vs Leeds United didn’t stay red

Chris Kavanagh sent Gabriel off in injury time of the second half of Arsenal's game against Leeds United but then overturned it and gave him a yellow with some wondering why it didn't stay red, anyway?
Match Referee Jonathan Moss gestures during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 19, 2018 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal PGMOL referee selection machine breaks down

Against Manchester City on Wednesday, Arsenal will get a set of match officials that does not involve Martin Atkinson, Mike Dean, nor Chris Kavanagh in what almost feels like a minor miracle.
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.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Referee Martin Atkinson signals during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion at St. James Park on September 21, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Watch your shins: Martin Atkinson in charge for Arsenal vs Bournemouth

Martin Atkinson will take charge of Arsenal's game on Sunday against Bournemouth so we can expect the Cherries to kick with impunity.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal looks on before taking a penalty during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on October 09, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Arsenal officials

Arsenal's match at Chelsea will be refereed by Michael Oliver while nobody's favourite, Jarred Gillett, will once again be on VAR for an Arsenal match.

The man in the middle – Anthony Taylor review

Thankfully, that was the last we will see of Anthony Taylor for at least a few months. A referee so awful, he's now so afraid...
Referee Stuart Attwell views a VAR screen after Leeds United's Liam Cooper fouled Arsenal's English striker Bukayo Saka during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 14, 2021. (Photo by CATHERINE IVILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

VAR decisions against Arsenal this season

VAR decisions against Arsenal have been a common theme with the one against Burnley just the latest in a long line of bad decisions this season.

Since 2013 every major decision v Arsenal has gone Chelsea’s way

It feels like the same old story, and that's because it is. We do something stupid, Chelsea take advantage, we don't beat them. Basically there...

Newcastle manager fined for speaking the truth

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.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Match Referee Michael Oliver shows a yellow card to Mateo Kovacic of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on October 08, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Mark Clattenburg questions refereeing in Arsenal’s win against Manchester City

Mark Clattenburg says Mateo Kovacic and Michael Oliver are very lucky boys after the game between Arsenal and Manchester City