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.

Former Premier League referee Mike Dean says he ‘can understand’ Michael Oliver’s decision to give Myles Lewis-Skelly a red card in Arsenal’s clash with Wolves on Saturday. The 18-year-old was surprisingly awarded a straight red card for a trip on Matt Doherty on the edge of Wolves’ penalty area in the first half at Molineux.