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Michael Oliver received’t referee a sport this weekend, though he has been assigned two matches because the VAR because the fall-out continues from final night time’s Merseyside derby.
Oliver dismissed Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones and Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucoure after the pair clashed following the ultimate whistle in a feisty encounter that completed 2-2 at Goodison Park.
The official additionally despatched off Reds boss Arne Slot after the Dutchman used insulting language in his course with Liverpool incensed that James Tarkowski’s last-gasp equaliser had been allowed to face.
The Premier League introduced this weekend’s assignments yesterday, previous to the Merseyside derby, and Oliver received’t take to the sector however will probably be holed up within the bunker at Stockley Park.
Match official appointments for #PL Matchweek 25 ⤵️
— PGMOL (@FA_PGMOL) February 11, 2025
Michael Oliver’s assignments this weekend
Friday, February 14 – Brighton v Chelsea: VARSaturday, February 15 – Aston Villa v Ipswich: VAR
Lewis-Skelly incident nonetheless contemporary within the reminiscence
Final night time was not Oliver’s first brush with controversy this season.
The Newcastle official was the topic of widespread criticism for his choice to ship off Arsenal full-back Myles Lewis-Skelly within the Gunners’ 1-0 win at Wolves final month.
Police needed to be stationed outdoors Oliver’s home after threats have been made on social media in the direction of the referee’s household.
Refereeing physique PGMOL launched an announcement which learn: “We’re appalled by the threats and abuse directed at Michael Oliver following the Wolves v Arsenal fixture. No official needs to be topic to any type of abuse, not to mention the abhorrent assaults geared toward Michael and his household over the previous 24 hours.
“The police are conscious, and various investigations have commenced. We’re supporting Michael, and all these affected, and are decided to deal with this unacceptable behaviour. Sadly, this isn’t the primary time a match official has been pressured to take care of threats in latest instances.”
Lewis-Skelly’s purple card was later rescinded on enchantment.
