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.

MICHAEL OLIVER’S family home is being guarded by police, according to reports. The Premier League referee has been subjected to disgusting abuse and even received death threats in the wake

English soccer’s match officials body says police are investigating “abhorrent attacks” aimed at Premier League referee Michael Oliver and his family.

Arsenal have been charged by the FA for their players’ conduct towards referee Michael Oliver following Myles Lewis-Skelly’s controversial red card.

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.

Michael Oliver will referee a Premier League fixture at the weekend amid a PGMOL investigation into abuse he received following a decision made during Arsenal's 1-0 win over Wolves. Last weekend, Oliver made the controversial decision to send off Myles Lewis-Skelly after the Arsenal defender fouled Matt Doherty.

Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly was shown a controversial red card during the Gunners' 1-0 win against Wolves on Saturday, leading to fierce criticism of referee Michael Oliver

Michael Oliver will reportedly not be chosen as the referee for the upcoming Premier League clash between Arsenal and Manchester City.It seems Oliver has been deliberately moved to a different game

Michael Oliver has been embroiled in controversy since showing Myles Lewis-Skelly a red card following his challenge on Matt Doherty in Arsenal's 1-0 win over Wolves