Tag: Michael Oliver

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Ruben Dias reacts towards Referee, Michael Oliver during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Premier League refs blocked from taking on UAE and Saudi jobs

Premier League referees have been blocked from taking on one-off games in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND: David Raya of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 28, 2024. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

David Raya injury update as 16yo starts in goal for Arsenal

Arsenal's David Raya has been left out of the squad due to a thigh injury picked up against Manchester City.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Referee, Michael Oliver shows a yellow card to Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arsenal sub booked for checking on injured David Raya

Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly was bizarrely booked by Michael Oliver for checking on an injured David Raya. Fans question the referee's logic in this baffling decision.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Referee, Michael Oliver shows a yellow card to Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

PGMOL confirm absurd reason for Arsenal sub booking

Arsenal fans were left baffled and amused as PGMOL confirmed Myles Lewis-Skelly's bizarre booking for 'unsporting behaviour' during Arsenal's draw with Manchester City.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Riccardo Calafiori criticises Michael Oliver stealing the spotlight

Riccardo Calafiori has argued that a referee's job should be to avoid the spotlight and let players play, following Michael Oliver's dramatics on Sunday.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Players react as Referee, Michael Oliver shows a red card to Leandro Trossard of Arsenal (obscured) during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Michael Oliver’s Trossard red inconsistency shown in prior incident

Michael Oliver's inconsistency has been highlighted by how he dealt with almost identical instances of delaying the restart within the space of just eight days.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Guardiola admits Man City got lucky v Arsenal

Guardiola admits Manchester City got lucky against Arsenal as Mikel Arteta praises his team’s resilience, following a controversial Trossard red card in a 2-2 draw.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Players react as Referee, Michael Oliver shows a red card to Leandro Trossard of Arsenal (obscured) during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Michael Oliver’s red card decision dismantled

Arsenal's bid for victory over Manchester City was marred by Leandro Trossard's controversial red card. Discover how this decision cost the Gunners three points.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Referee, Michael Oliver during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 02, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Bad news for Arsenal with Manchester City referee appointment

Michael Oliver will referee Arsenal's visit to Manchester City this weekend, bringing to mind his controversial calls in last season's fixture at the Emirates Stadium.
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)

Premier League appoint top referee for Villa-Arsenal clash

Michael Oliver is set to referee Arsenal's trip to Villa Park this weekend, as the Gunners look to get back to winning ways in the fixture.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Referee, Michael Oliver during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 02, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal & Manchester City learn who will referee final games

The Premier League have confirmed their refereeing appointments for Arsenal and Manchester City's final fixtures of the current campaign.
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)

Premier League confirm headline-grabbing referee for Arsenal vs West Ham

The Premier League have confirmed their appointments of match officials for the Arsenal match against West Ham on Thursday.
Michael Oliver wearing a Newcastle United shirt (Photo via centredevils on Twitter)

Referee for Arsenal-Burnley is Newcastle United fan

Newcastle United fan and Premier League referee Michael Oliver is set to take charge of Arsenal's match against Burnley on Saturday.
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)

PGMOL chief admits Arsenal refereeing error

Howard Webb comments on Mateo Kovacic's controversial non-dismissal in Manchester City's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, igniting further debate on VAR and refereeing in the Premier League.
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
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 win should not shield referee and VAR from consequences

Arsenal's win over Manchester City raises questions about Premier League refereeing inconsistencies that will fall from view because Arsenal won. They shouldn't.
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)

VAR criticised after Arsenal beat Manchester City

In the match between Arsenal and Manchester City, the spotlight is on VAR decisions and controversial tackles by Mateo Kovacic. Experts like Gary Neville and Theo Walcott weigh in, questioning the efficacy of VAR in the Premier League.
Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder #11 Gabriel Martinelli (C) celebrates after scoring the opening goal 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 pull off stunning win vs Manchester City despite refereeing controversies

Arsenal secure a crucial win over Manchester City, overcoming dubious officiating to further establish themselves as true title contenders.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Match official Michael Oliver looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Referee named for Arsenal clash with Manchester City

Michael Oliver is set to referee Arsenal's match against Manchester City this weekend, with the Gunners hosting last season's champions on Sunday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: Referee Michael Oliver speaks to fourth official Andy Madley 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)

Premier League confirm Manchester City-Arsenal referee

The Premier League have confirmed the referee, assistant, and VAR appointments for Arsenal's next two games against Southampton and Manchester City.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Match official Michael Oliver looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s next 3 referees confirmed as Premier League returns

Michael Oliver will referee Arsenal's first game back against West Ham United, with the Premier League confirming the officials for the next three Gunners games.
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.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: Jordan Henderson of Liverpool speaks with Gabriel of Arsenal as Manager of Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp look on during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on October 09, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal Liverpool FA investigation update

The FA have announced that they will take no action following a report by officials that a Liverpool player possibly said something offensive during their recent Premier League game at the Emirates.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: Jordan Henderson of Liverpool speaks with Gabriel of Arsenal as Manager of Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp look on during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on October 09, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

FA speak to Gabriel after Liverpool confrontation

The FA have reportedly already spoken to Gabriel Magalhaes after Sunday's game against Liverpool saw a flashpoint involving the defender, Jordan Henderson and Granit Xhaka.
Referee Michael Oliver (2L) speaks to Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp and Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 9, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Comments between Arsenal and Liverpool players referred to FA

The officials during Arsenal's win over Liverpool on Sunday have referred comments made by a player to the FA.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Match official Michael Oliver looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arsenal v Liverpool referee and poor VAR ref selected

Arsenal v Liverpool will see Michael Oliver take charge of his first Arsenal match of the season.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: Referee Jarred Gillett in action during the Premier League match between Southampton and Crystal Palace at St Mary's Stadium on April 30, 2022 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Jarred Gillett to referee Arsenal vs Fulham

Jarred Gillett will step away from the TV screens to take up his whistle as he is appointed referee for Arsenal's game against Fulham at the Emirates this weekend.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal is shown a red card by referee Michael Oliver during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at Molineux on February 10, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Was the Gabriel Martinelli red card wrong?

The Gabriel Martinelli red card was the15th under Mikel Arteta yet, once again, we are sitting here wondering why you never see red cards like that for anyone other teams.
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)

Michael Oliver Arsenal ref or VAR nearly 40% of Premier League games

In total, there are 24 Premier League refs in play this season and Arsenal have seen 12 of them take charge of their games, although Michael Oliver has been handed five matches, twice as many as the next refs on the list with two: Stuart Attwell, Mike Dean, Martin Atkinson, Anthony Taylor, and Craig Pawson.

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.

Referee announced for Arsenal vs Tottenham

Michael Oliver will referee Arsenal's upcoming North London derby match against Tottenham Hotspur this weekend.
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.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea argues with referee Michael Oliver during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on September 22, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s worst ref in charge against Wolves

Arsenal finally get a new referee this season in Michael Oliver but it's not really good news at all.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Referee Michael Oliver gestures during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on September 17, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Referee announced for Arsenal’s season opener against Manchester City

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

Wenger continues scathing referee criticism

Arsene Wenger has continued his criticism of England's referees. 

Michael Oliver continues to be a bad omen for Arsenal

Michael Oliver didn't have the best of games on Sunday, making two controversial decisions that helped Manchester City put Arsenal to the sword.

Cech: Referee’s mistake made the difference

Petr Cech believes that if it hadn't been for the linesman and Michael Oliver's mistake on Sunday afternoon, Arsenal might have managed to get something from their game against Manchester City.

Iwobi believes Michael Oliver error cost Arsenal the game

Alex Iwobi believes that Arsenal's result against Manchester City on Sunday could have been different if David Silva had been spotted offside for Gabriel Jesus' goal.

Are Arsenal fans actually wrong to worry about Michael Oliver refereeing Manchester City match

Michael Oliver has been announced as the referee for the match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the weekend, which has some fans concerned.

Michael Oliver appointed referee for City game

Michael Olivier will be in charge for Arsenal's visit to Manchester City on Sunday.