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.

The police have launched investigations into "threats and abuse" aimed at referee Michael Oliver and his family after Myles Lewis-Skelly's controversial red card in Arsenal's 1-0 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.