“Premier League Referee Michael Oliver Suspended from Officiating Two Clubs – The Full Story Unfolded!”
“Michael Oliver Banned from Officiating Matches Involving Two Premier League Clubs – Controversy Explained!”
Michael Oliver’s red card for Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly during their recent match against Wolves has sparked fresh controversy over his refereeing.
Michael Oliver Suspended from Officiating Two Premier League Clubs – Here’s Why It’s Causing a Stir!
Oliver’s decision to send off Lewis-Skelly just before halftime for a challenge on Matt Doherty has caused a backlash among Arsenal fans, who accuse him of bias.
Supporters argue that Oliver regularly penalizes Arsenal players but has never shown a red card to anyone from Manchester City.
Notably, Oliver is already banned from officiating matches involving Newcastle United and Sunderland due to his Northumberland roots and his declared personal connections, in accordance with the Premier League’s conflict-of-interest policy.
Former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett stressed that referees must disclose any personal ties to avoid bias in match assignments.
Despite online backlash and a police investigation into abusive messages sent to Oliver, PGMOL has supported the decision, citing the seriousness of the foul. Arsenal is likely to accept the suspension of Lewis-Skelly without appeal.
