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.

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.

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

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.

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

Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) have backed referee Michael Oliver's decision to hand Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly a straight red against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Sky Sports reports.

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 truth is of course, that Michael Oliver is guilty of only one thing. He is guilty of being an honest and very transparent referee who has integrity.