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.

Michael Oliver was "clever" not to show Wolves' Joao Gomes a straight red card for his challenge on Arsenal's Jurrien Timber, according to Keith Hackett.

Referee Michael Oliver has been a regular fixture in the Premier League for more than a decade, and has now been at the centre of a major controversy involving Arsenal

Jamie Redknapp has condemned the ‘unacceptable’ and ‘disgraceful’ abuse directed at referee Michael Oliver following Myles Lewis-Skelly’s controversial sending off in Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Wolves. One of the major talking points of the weekend’s Premier League action took place in the closing stages of the first half at Molineux after an Arsenal corner was headed away to safety.

Arsenal have been on the receiving end of several controversial refereeing decisions throughout this campaign, and the most frustrating aspect of these calls is that we’ve rarely, if ever, seen similar decisions given since.

PGMOL says "investigations have commenced" following the abuse received by referee Michael Oliver for sending off Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly.

Michael Oliver has already made it clear which teams he's not willing to referee as the Premier League official finds himself at the centre of controversy this week

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has delivered his verdict on Myles Lewis-Skelly's controversial red card for Arsenal against Wolves.

PGMOL lambasts ‘abhorrent’ abuse aimed at referee Michael Oliver following Arsenal decision - Oliver sent off Myles Lewis-Skelly during the Gunners’ Premier League match versus Wolves for “serious fou