Hackett: Anthony Taylor wows in Crystal Palace vs Everton as Michael Oliver falls
Keith Hackett says that Anthony Taylor is now the “number one” referee in the Premier League after his excellent officiating as Crystal Palace faced Everton.…
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Paul Merson, Mike Dean clash on ‘classless’ Michael Oliver for Arne Slot red card
Paul Merson and Mike Dean clashed over Michael Oliver’s decision to show Liverpool manager Arne Slot a red card after the full-time whistle in the…
Keith Hackett Exclusive: Why Beto’s Konate push was ignored in Everton v Liverpool
Everton striker Beto saw his push on Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate go unpunished in the Merseyside derby because of a modern-day refereeing issue, according to…
Exclusive: Michael Oliver actions caused Arne Slot’s Liverpool red card at Everton
Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s red card against Everton was in part caused by what referee Michael Oliver did at full time in that game, Keith…
Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL chief reacts to Michael Oliver role after Everton vs Liverpool scenes
Michael Oliver worked hard to maintain control over a “testing” Merseyside derby, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official exclusively told…
Exclusive: Michael Oliver ‘wrong’ on Everton v Liverpool call as Slot goes ‘mental’
Michael Oliver was wrong to award a free-kick to Everton that allowed them to open the scoring against Liverpool, Keith Hackett has said. The former…
‘Michael Oliver situation is out of control’ after Arsenal bust-up
Premier League clubs have a responsibility to not fuel abuse towards referees after threats were made against Michael Oliver following his decision to send off…
Exclusive: Michael Oliver hailed for Ipswich call after Arsenal controversy
Michael Oliver bounced back impressively from a busy and controversial week to rightly deny Ipswich a penalty against Southampton, Keith Hackett has said. The former…
Roy Keane slams classless Mikel Arteta and Arsenal: ‘Amazing’ update
Mikel Arteta and Arsenal have been given a damning verdict by Roy Keane after their reaction to Myles Lewis-Skelly’s red card against Wolves. Many were…
Exclusive: Keith Hackett shocked by next Michael Oliver steps after Arsenal red
Keith Hackett has been left stunned by the latest developments on Michael Oliver in the wake of the controversial red card he showed to Arsenal…
Exclusive: Howard Webb reaction after Michael Oliver Arsenal call overturned
Howard Webb now needs to “reflect” on why he backed Michael Oliver’s decision to give Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly a red card against Wolves. Speaking…
Arsenal red card: ‘Michael Oliver not punished as Howard Webb scared of him’
Arsenal did not have their red card against Wolves automatically overturned because Michael Oliver’s bosses “are all scared of him”, according to Richard Keys. The…
Michael Oliver-Arsenal controversy: ‘Panic button fitted, threats from President’
Michael Oliver has been subject to “unacceptable” abuse following his refereeing display as Arsenal beat Wolves 1-0 at Molineux on 25 January. Former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Arsenal appeal verdict emerges after Arteta rages at Michael Oliver
Keith Hackett has given his verdict on an Arsenal appeal after Mikel Arteta expressed his fury at the red card decision against Myles Lewis-Skelly against…
‘Liverpool and Man United fixture at risk over spectator safety’ – Keith Hackett
Keith Hackett believes the Premier League fixture between Liverpool and Man United is in jeopardy over concerns about spectator safety. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider,…
‘Michael Oliver to apologise over Brighton controversy’ – Keith Hackett
Keith Hackett believes that Michael Oliver will apologise to Brighton after he got in the way of play during their defeat against Crystal Palace on…
Liverpool fans explode at VAR decision as ‘shocking’ new angle re-analysed
Liverpool fans have been left fuming at the penalty awarded to Southampton in their Premier League clash after a new angle emerged. Arne Slot’s side…
Arsenal fans explode at ‘corrupt’ Michael Oliver after ‘terrible’ call v Chelsea
Arsenal fans have been left fuming at referee Michael Oliver after his treatment of Kai Havertz during the clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Mikel…
Referee confirmed for Liverpool clash against Manchester United
By Dominic Toner Michael Oliver has been confirmed as the referee for Liverpool’s trip to Manchester United on Sunday. The Premier League confirmed on their…
Liverpool fans react on Twitter as Michael Oliver named referee v Watford
By Emma Sanders Michael Oliver will take charge of Liverpool’s next Premier League fixture against Watford on Sunday and fans weren’t happy as they reacted…