Tag: Martin Atkinson
Martin Atkinson and Jon Moss to retire with Mike Dean
We all know that Mike Dean is set to retire at the end of the season and he will be joined by Martin Atkinson and Jon Moss.
Mikel Arteta explains where Arsenal went wrong vs Manchester United
Mikel Arteta didn't hold back when he talked about what Arsenal did wrong against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Thursday night.
VAR and stupidity cost Arsenal again vs Manchester United
Arsenal lost on Thursday night at Old Trafford thanks to some dodgy refereeing and their own stupidity.
Which referee gives the most penalties against Arsenal?
Ask any Arsenal fan and they will tell you that referees are quick to give penalties against them but not so quick to give a spot-kick to the Gunners, so is this true and who gives the most penalties against Arsenal?
Referee defends Laporte punching Chambers: “Contact is part of football”
Former referee Chris Foy has used his Mail on Sunday column to defend Calum Chambers being punched in the face in the lead up to Manchester City's second goal.
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.
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,...
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
Arsenal get battered by referees, Liverpool and Leicester don’t: The stats
You can argue all you like, but Arsenal got screwed all season by referees and here are the stats to back that up.
Arsenal get a lucky break with Martin Atkinson and PGMOL
Matteo Guendouzi will not be charged by the FA for grabbing Neal Maupay around the throat in what seems a rather nice change of fortune for Arsenal.
‘Textbook refereeing’ says referee as Arsenal branded arrogant by player and media
Bernd Leno and the rest of us will have to wait to find out the extent of his injury after he was shoved for no reason by a Brighton player in an action that could have lasting implications for more than just the keeper.
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.
“Ridiculous”: Arsenal fans rage at Atkinson decisions
Martin Atkinson angered Arsenal fans with his treatment of Yves Bissouma during the Brighton match on Saturday, refusing to book the player.
Bernd Leno was right to shout at Brighton player and here’s why
Bernd Leno took the time to have a real go at Neal Maupay as he was stretchered off following the Brighton man's 'challenge' and he had every right.
Arsenal get same horror refereeing team for Bournemouth FA Cup match
Arsenal will travel to Bournemouth on Monday night for a match refereed, again, by Martin Atkinson, while Mike Dean will run the VAR.
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Horror refereeing team combine to rob Arsenal of win against Sheffield United
Even though Arsenal weren't at their best against Sheffield United on Saturday, had they been given a stonewall penalty when they were 1-0 up then the result would have been a different matter altogether.
Horror refereeing team for Arsenal vs Sheffield United
Arsenal will face Sheffield United on Saturday afternoon with Mike Dean in charge, Lee Mason as the fourth official and Martin Atkinson running the VAR.
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.
Are Arsenal really being screwed by VAR this season?
With both VAR decisions going against Arsenal this weekend, it seems as if the new tech has it in for the Gunners, but are the refs really screwing Arsenal or are we just imagining it?
Mark Clattenburg: Both VAR calls wrong during Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Former Premier League Mark Clattenburg has said that both VAR decisions at the Emirates were wrong.
9 urgent questions following Granit Xhaka’s tantrum and Unai Emery’s latest failure
There is no other word for it but 'sh*t show' when it comes to describing Arsenal against Crystal Palace.
Arsenal get their own personal Premier League referee for Crystal Palace game
Martin Atkinson will take charge of his fourth Arsenal game of the season this weekend when he turns up at the Emirates on Sunday for the match against Crystal Palace.
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.
Does Mike Dean really like Tottenham more than Arsenal?
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.
This decade Arsenal have only beaten 1 team away with Martin Atkinson refereeing
Arsenal should've been prepared for a difficult day of officiating on Sunday, considering how rarely they win away from home with Martin Atkinson in charge.
Martin Atkinson appointed to referee Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Martin Atkinson will referee Arsenal's clash with Crystal Palace this weekend, the Premier League have confirmed.
Fans spot ‘pathetic’ dive from Kovacic right before Chelsea’s winning goal
Arsenal fans have spotted an apparent dive from new Chelsea signing Mateo Kovacic in the build up to their winning goal, and are understandably not happy about it.
Atkinson will referee Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final clash
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.
Licence to foul: Arsenal won’t get a kick out of their appointed referee
Arsenal's second clash with Chelsea in the space of a week will be refereed by Martin Atkinson.
Arsenal fans unhappy at referee selection for Liverpool game
Martin Atkinson has been chosen to referee Arsenal's trip to Liverpool on Sunday and Gooners are pretty annoyed.
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?
Laws of the game – proof Alonso should have been sent off against Arsenal
The Chelsea game on Saturday was another typical example of a referee bottling a decision.
You have to ask - why do they regularly fail...
Wenger – It was 100% a foul
Arsene Wenger didn’t mince his words when asked about Marco Alonso’s elbow on Hector Bellerin.
Alternative facts reign as Arsenal and referee combine for Chelsea horror show
Martin Atkinson, as expected, played a pivotal role in Arsenal’s defeat at Stamford Bridge on Sunday as the Gunners said goodbye to their title challenge in the weakest possible fashion.
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.
Wenger slams referee following Manchester City defeat
Arsene Wenger had some choice words for referee, Martin Atkinson following Arsenal's 2-1 defeat away to Manchester City.
Atkinson horror show highlights desperate need for change
After a poor display from Martin Atkinson in Arsenal's win over Sunderland, our resident laws-of-the-game expert, got a little bit worked up...
Awful refereeing sees Alexis end with crazy stat in Arsenal win over Sunderland
Martin Atkinson did not have a good game on Saturday afternoon when he took charge of Arsenal’s trip to Sunderland.
Arsenal turn to Plan B-ig Sexy in Sunderland rout – with goals
Arsenal needed the power of Olivier Giroud and the injustice of a terrible refereeing display from Martin Atkinson to see off Sunderland on Saturday lunchtime.
Missed foul on Ozil in Leicester penalty buildup explained
On Sunday afternoon, Martin Atkinson made a number of big mistakes.
Since the final whistle we’ve been making a big deal of the Danny Drinkwater...