Arsenal has launched a petition urging PGMOL to ban Michael Oliver from officiating their matches following his controversial decision to issue a straight red card to an Arsenal player for a non-direct foul

ARSENALArsenal Files Petition and Calls on PGMOLProhibit Michael Oliver from Refereeing any Arsenal MatchesPublished 1 second ago on January 25, 2025By Destiny Omodion

Arsenal and ardent follower and supporter of Arsenal FC, have observed with growing concern the pattern of questionable decisions made by referee Michael Oliver during matches involving our beloved club.

His questionable calls have raised suspicions among supporters regarding his impartiality, leading to an overwhelmingly negative sentiment. Unfortunately, our concerns have gained significant weight due to consistent patterns throughout various matches.

According to Opta Stats, Arsenal has had nine decisions go against them under Oliver’s watch, more than any other Premier League club over the past five years. Furthermore, in the 19 matches that he has refereed, Arsenal’s win ratio is a meager 21%, a noticeably low figure when compared to our performance under other referees. This disturbing trend clearly indicates a potential bias that warrants immediate attention.

Given these troubling facts, it seems reasonable to question whether Oliver is indeed the best individual to officiate future Arsenal games. The preservation of fair play and integrity in football is a responsibility that needs to be prioritized. We must ensure that each match is conducted under the supervision of a referee who remains unbiased and favors no specific teams, maintaining the spirit of the sport.

Join us, fellow Arsenal fans and lovers of fair play in football, in calling on the Football Association to prohibit Michael Oliver from refereeing future Arsenal matches. Your support is invaluable and vital to restoring fairness in our beloved sport. Please sign this petition and stand by us in this fight.