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Michael Oliver

Liam Rosenior, manager of Chelsea, claps to fans after a 3-0 defeat in the Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadi...

Chelsea vs Man United ref watch: Three decisions Michael Oliver got wrong at Stamford Bridge

Michael Oliver was in charge at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea and Manchester United went head-to-head in a huge Premier League clash. Despite plenty of late…

Harri Burton
Apr 18, 2026
Michael Oliver in centre, with Mikel Arteta on left and Andoni Iraola on right

Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth ref watch: Three decisions Michael Oliver got wrong, including Viktor Gyokeres incident 

Arsenal suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to AFC Bournemouth on Saturday as their title ambitions suffered another blow at the Emirates. The Gunners were no…

Jack Dawson
Apr 11, 2026
Michaeal Oliver on left and Anthony Taylor on right

Keith Hackett reacts as Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor selected for World Cup

Keith Hackett has heaped praise on Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor after they were selected for the 2026 World Cup. The duo have been picked…

Jack Dawson
Apr 9, 2026
Referee Michael Oliver / Milos Kerkez takes down Rayan Cherki in the penalty area in Man City's win vs Liverpool on 4 April, 2026

Michael Oliver: UEFA ‘won’t get wrapped up’ in Man City-Liverpool mistake amid Champions League appointment

Michael Oliver was never going to be punished by UEFA after a disappointing refereeing display in Manchester City versus Liverpool. That is according to former…

Harri Burton
Apr 6, 2026
Premier League referee Michael Oliver surrounded by Liverpool manager Arne Slot and Man City manager Pep Guardiola

Man City vs Liverpool ref watch: Three decisions Michael Oliver got wrong including Rayan Cherki incident

Manchester City beat Liverpool 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday to progress to the semi-final of the FA Cup. Erling Haaland opened the scoring…

Evan Lloyd
Apr 4, 2026
Michael Oliver looking at Igor Tudor and Vitor Pereira in circles

Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest ref watch: Three Michael Oliver errors including Pape Matar Sarr incident

Tottenham Hotspur fell to yet another Premier League defeat as Nottingham Forest won 3-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Pressure on Igor Tudor has increased…

Jack Dawson
Mar 22, 2026
Unai Emery on the sidelines at Villa Park / Daniel Farke clapping at Elland Road / Referee Michael Oliver in a circular inset

Aston Villa vs Leeds United ref watch: Three decisions Michael Oliver got wrong

Michael Oliver was at the centre of attention as tempers flared between Aston Villa and Leeds United at Villa Park on Saturday. Both sides would…

Harri Burton
Feb 21, 2026
Mikel Arteta shouting

Premier League make controversial announcement for Arsenal vs Tottenham showdown

Mikel Arteta will not be happy with who the Premier League have appointed for Arsenal’s North London derby against Spurs. Arsenal’s 2-2 draw at Sunderland…

Ciaran Morrison
Nov 18, 2025
Chris Kavanagh refereeing, Michael Oliver in a circular inset

Ex-PGMOL chief calls for VAR change as ‘Chuckle Brothers’ blasted over Man City vs Liverpool controversy

Chris Kavanagh and Michael Oliver were both to blame for the wrong decisions during Man City’s win over Liverpool. That is according to former PGMOL…

Harri Burton
Nov 10, 2025
Amad foul vs Brighton and Howard Webb

Michael Oliver ‘must be axed from VAR’ -Man United vs Brighton controversy takes new twist

Howard Webb needs to make sure that Michael Oliver is refereeing games rather than being on VAR after he was not as his best at…

Oliver Walton
Oct 29, 2025
Michael Oliver refereeing, Matheus Nunes in a circular inset

‘Nonsense’ – PGMOL expert slams Michael Oliver over ‘dodgy’ game-defining Aston Villa vs Man City incident

Matty Cash should not have been able to score his winner as Aston Villa secured an unlikely win over Man City at Villa Park. That…

Harri Burton
Oct 28, 2025
Alexis Mac Allister injured in Liverpool vs Man United, Michael Oliver in a circular inset

Ex-PGMOL chief: Cheating players to blame for ‘dilemma’ over Liverpool vs Man United stoppage controversy

Michael Oliver should not be blamed for the controversy surrounding Alexis Mac Allister’s head injury against Man United. That is according to former PGMOL chief…

Harri Burton
Oct 20, 2025
Liverpool boss Arne Slot with Man United manager Ruben Amorim split image

Arne Slot will surely be furious with Premier League announcement for Man United clash

Liverpool return from the international break with a huge clash against Manchester United in the Premier League. A break from domestic action came at the…

Tom Griffin
Oct 14, 2025
PGMOL chief Howard Webb in a press conference with referee Michael Oliver

Howard Webb told to order PGMOL rule changes after Michael Oliver’s ‘clear and obvious’ Aston Villa error

PGMOL boss Howard Webb needs to change the ruling around Premier League referees’ time off to reduce fatigue and make sure they are operating at…

Oliver Walton
Oct 13, 2025
Bramall Oliver

Exclusive: Newcastle fan Michael Oliver left exposed amid Aston Villa controversy

Keith Hackett admits referee Michael Oliver’s support for Newcastle United could have left him “exposed” had he refereed a game on the final day of…

Keith Hackett
May 27, 2025
Thomas Bramall Michael Oliver Morgan Rogers, PGMOL Aston Villa

Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL boss shock at Bramall appointment as Aston Villa to complain

Keith Hackett can’t understand why Thomas Bramall was appointed to referee Aston Villa’s loss to Man United, which saw them miss out on Champions League…

Keith Hackett
May 25, 2025
Everton Southampton Oliver

Exclusive: ‘What Michael Oliver says goes’ as Everton denied penalty v Southampton

Everton should have been awarded a first half penalty during their win over Southampton, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official…

Keith Hackett
May 19, 2025
Michael Oliver Toti Gomes Wolves Tariq Lamptey Brighton

Hackett hails ‘world-class’ Michael Oliver after Wolves and Brighton players ignored

Keith Hackett has backed Michael Oliver “100%” for how he reacted to consecutive injuries to Wolves’ Toti Gomes and Brighton right-back Tariq Lamptey. The former…

Keith Hackett
May 12, 2025
Man City

Exclusive: Michael Oliver right to deny Man City v Nottingham Forest – Ex-PGMOL boss

Keith Hackett has hailed referee Michael Oliver after he denied Man City a penalty in their FA Cup semi final win over Nottingham Forest. The…

Keith Hackett
Apr 28, 2025
Fulham Bournemouth

Hackett Exclusive: Senesi challenge to be ‘outlawed’ after Bournemouth vs Fulham

Keith Hackett has reacted to a moment of controversy as Bournemouth beat Fulham at The Vitality Stadium. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official exclusively…

Keith Hackett
Apr 15, 2025

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