The PGMOL, the body that oversees officiating in English soccer, says it is “appalled” by the “threats and abuse” aimed at referee Michael Oliver after his controversial decision to show a red card to an Arsenal player on Saturday.

English soccer’s match officials body says police are investigating “abhorrent attacks” aimed at Premier League referee Michael Oliver and his family following the match between Wolverhampton and Arse

The police have launched investigations into "threats and abuse" aimed at referee Michael Oliver and his family after Myles Lewis-Skelly's controversial red card in Arsenal's 1-0 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

Liverpool and Arsenal kept up their race for the Premier League title with victories over relegation-threatened opposition on Saturday, but the charge of third-placed Nottingham Forest's faltered as they were hammered 5-0 by surging Bournemouth.

Liverpool has kept up its charge towards the Premier League title by thrashing Ipswich 4-1 and staying six points clear at the top.

Arsenal kept up the pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool as they won 1-0 late on at Wolves following two red cards. MORE — Arteta reaction to Lewis-Skelly red, Arsenal win Arsenal missed some big chances in the first half,

Arsenal have received their fourth red card of the Premier League season, with Myles Lewis-Skelly sent off against Wolves. Lewis-Skelly was shown a straight-red card by referee Michael Oliver in the 43rd minute for a foul on Matt Doherty in a game the Gunners would go on to nick 1-0.