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 has agreed with Michael Oliver’s decision to send Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly off against Wolves. Mikel Arteta’s side had to play the majority of the match with ten men after Lewis-Skelly was shown a red card on 43 minutes by Premier League referee Oliver.

Myles Lewis-Skelly was controversially sent off by referee Michael Oliver after fouling Matt Doherty as Arsenal beat Wolves 1-0 in the Premier League on Saturday