Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly was controversially sent off against Wolverhampton Wanderers, prompting outrage among fans. Referee Michael Oliver deemed the challenge worthy of a red

Premier League referees are paid a salary - which depends on their level of experience - and additional match fees.

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.

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.

Disgraced Premier League referee David Coote has come out as gay and says he took cocaine to ‘escape’ the ‘stresses and relentlessness of the job’. Coote, 42, was sacked by referees’ body PGMOL in December after an investigation into his conduct.

The problem is not necessarily bias. It’s the PGMOL’s refusal to acknowledge and address mistakes, enabling referees’ errors to fester and alienate supporters. Until there is real accountability, the perception of injustice will remain a stain on the Premier League.

David Coote was fired by the PGMOL last month after a video emerged of him calling Liverpool "s---" and branding Jurgen Klopp a "German c---" - and another of him allegedly snorting cocaine

Under-fire referee Michael Oliver has made his decision on whether he will return to referee a Premier League match this weekend after receiving threats and abuse after controversially sending off Ars

Darren England and Michael Oliver will officiate Premier League games this weekend following controversy during Arsenal's win over Wolves. Riccardo Calafiori's late winner was overshadowed by a controversial red card for Myles Lewis-Skelly in the first-half.