EPL: PGMOL confirms next two fixtures referee Michael Oliver will take charge

The Professional Game Match Officials Limited, PGMOL, has opted not to drop referee Michael Oliver for the next round of Premier League fixtures.

Oliver has come under fire since his controversial decision to send off Arsenal left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly on Saturday.

The 39-year-old showed Lewis-Skelly a straight red card after he caught Wolves defender Matt Doherty’s calf and ankle with his studs.

His decision was upheld by VAR, and the Gunners went on to win 1-0 at Molineux.

It had been speculated that Oliver would be stood down from his duties this weekend as he continued to deal with criticism and abuse.

But Oliver has been scheduled to referee Wednesday’s Champions League clash between Barcelona and Atalanta.

The Premier League has confirmed he will referee Ipswich Town against fellow strugglers Southampton at Portman Road on Saturday.

He’s also been given the task of handling next month’s rescheduled Merseyside derby, the final match between rivals Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park.

You may also like

Recent News

EPL: We were punished - Rosenior on why Chelsea drew 1-1 with Burnley

Enzo Fernandez to Miss Chelsea Match Against Manchester City Despite Apology

Kano govt donates 3 vehicles to NDLEA command for anti-drug operations — Daily Nigerian

Kano Govt Donates 3 Vehicles to NDLEA to Combat Drug Abuse

Gov Yusuf's planned defection to APC: Fresh concern over Kano emirship tussle

Governor Yusuf: I’m the Leader of APC in Kano, Not Ganduje

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at age 68

Afrika Bambaataa Hip-Hop Pioneer Dies at 68 of Prostate Cancer

Scroll to Top