Mikel Arteta urged Arsenal fans to eradicate "hatred" after Michael Oliver received threats following a controversial red card to Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was pleased that Myles Lewis-Skelly 's red card was rescinded but criticised the abuse aimed at referee Michael Oliver by fans. The 18-year-old Lewis-Skelly has escaped a three-match suspension after the FA overturned Oliver's decision to send him off in Saturday's 1-0 win at Wolves.
Oliver was subjected to ‘abhorrent abuse’ after a controversial dismissal of Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly, a red card that has now been overturned
Arsenal: Mikel Arteta calls for major football change to remove 'hatred' after Michael Oliver abuse - Arsenal boss believes abuse aimed at players, coaches and referee is not being dealt with ‘strongl
ARSENAL fans have spotted the moment Mikel Arteta shot Michael Oliver a “death stare” after the ref’s red card blunder. The Gunners boss was left “absolutely fuming”
Mikel Arteta was left fuming again by a referee's decision at the weekend. The Arsenal boss has only exposed his hypocrisy again though after not speaking up for Liverpool.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was left "absolutely fuming" by Myles Lewis-Skelly's controversial red card during Saturday's scrappy 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. The teenage defender halted a quick counter-attack from the hosts by tripping up Matt Doherty on the cusp of half-time.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was pleased that Myles Lewis-Skelly's red card was rescinded but criticised the abuse aimed at referee Michael Oliver by fans. The 18-year-old Lewis-Skelly has escaped a three-match suspension after the FA overturned Oliver's decision to send him off in Saturday's 1-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Roy Keane has sent a strong message to Mikel Arteta and Arsenal over their reaction to the Myles Lewis-Skelly red card at Wolves.
Arteta’s plea was made after police opened an investigation regarding the threats directed at the referee Michael Oliver, whose home was placed under police guard after he sent off Myles Lewis-Skelly for a tackle on Matt Doherty at Wolves on Saturday.
Arsenal have successfully appealed against the red card shown to Myles Lewis-Skelly in Saturday's 1-0 win at Wolves, meaning the 18-year-old escapes a three-match ban. The Football Association said in a statement: "An independent regulatory commission has upheld a claim of wrongful dismissal in relation to Myles Lewis-Skelly and removed his three-match suspension.