The PGMOL, the body that oversees officiating in English soccer, says it is “appalled” by the “threats and abuse” aimed at referee Michael Oliver after his controversial decision to show a red card to an Arsenal player on Saturday.

The full list of Premier League referees that have been banned from working on any match involving certain clubs has been revealed.

Premier League referee Michael Oliver is under police protection after receiving death threats in response to his sending off of Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly.

Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly was shown a controversial red card during the Gunners' 1-0 win against Wolves on Saturday, leading to fierce criticism of referee Michael Oliver

Michael Oliver played for two clubs in the Premier League at youth level before becoming a referee, he has revealed.

Keith Hackett directed criticism to Howard Webb after Myles Lewis Skelly's controversial red card for Arsenal against Wolves was overturned.

Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly has avoided a three-match ban after the club successfully appealed against his red card by Michael Oliver in the win at Wolves.

Newcastle United fan Michael Oliver's integrity has been defended after the referee sent off Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly

Myles Lewis-Skelly was given his marching orders towards the end of the first half at Wolves (Picture: Getty) Former PGMOL boss Keith Hackett says Michael Oliver should request no

Mikel Arteta has called on all football fans to end their campaigns of hate after controversial referee Michael Oliver received death threats.Oliver received online abuse after sending off Arsenal

Arsenal saw Myles Lewis-Skelly shown a red card away at Wolves but Mikel Arteta's side were still able to recover and claim all three points against Vitor Pereira's men

The Gunners face reigning champions Manchester City on Sunday in the Premier League before making the trip to St James’ Park for the second-leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle United. It could be a season-defining few days for Arsenal who have been at the centre of many headlines this week.