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

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?

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

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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 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

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

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

Michael Oliver has found himself in the spotlight following a controversial sending off of Myles Lewis-Skelly during Saturday's clash between Arsenal and Wolves

The full list of Premier League referees that have been banned from working on any match involving certain clubs has been revealed.

The Premier League weekend seems to have been dominated by the Arsenal furore over Myles Lewis-Skelly's red card against Wolves on Saturday, with Michael Oliver in the firing line for his decision. The young Arsenal full-back was sent off for a cynical foul of Matt Doherty, with many pundits - and Mikel Arteta - shocked at the call.

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