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

Michael Oliver played for two clubs in the Premier League at youth level before becoming a referee, he has revealed.

The Premier League official's family were subject to threats following his decision to send off Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly last week.

The Professional Game Match Officials Board has issued a statement following the ‘threats and abuse’ directed at Newcastle United supporter Michael Oliver.

Mikel Arteta has sent a message to referee Michael Oliver after the red card he showed to Arsenal teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly against Wolves was overturned

Michael Oliver was at the centre of controversy after sending off Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly vs Wolves - but what do we know about him away from the pitch?

Premier League referee Michael Oliver has identified which fixtures he "wouldn't want" to officiate after his decision in Arsenal's win over Wolves led to a wave of abuse

Michael Oliver was the man in the middle for Wolves' clash with Arsenal on Saturday, with the referee receiving an abundance of flak for sending off Myles Lewis-Skelly in a contentious decision

Myles Lewis-Skelly is now no longer suspended for the League Cup semi-final second leg against Newcastle United after Arsenal successfully appealed his three-match ban

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.

Keith Hackett directed criticism to Howard Webb after Myles Lewis Skelly's controversial red card for Arsenal against Wolves was overturned.