Video: Mikel Arteta spotted reacting to possible Michael Oliver comment after Arsenal win

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Mikel Arteta and Michael Oliver
Mikel Arteta and Michael Oliver (Via goonerfanzine/TikTok)

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was not a happy man after yesterday’s red card to Myles Lewis-Skelly, as he made clear with his comments after the game.

So, it’s perhaps not too surprising that the Gunners boss also appeared to have a slightly tense moment with referee Michael Oliver in this video from the end of the Wolves game.

“I was a Manchester United fan as a kid, but I knew I had to leave after just one training session!” – which Man Utd flop made this HUGE revelation?

See below as Arteta goes to shake hands with the match officials, before turning back and looking at Oliver for a few seconds, almost as though he was reacting to something that was said by the referee…

It might be that this was something else altogether, and the video gives a slightly skewed perspective of what was really going on, but it also wouldn’t be surprising if Arteta and Oliver exchanged some tense words.

The Spanish tactician did not hold back with his comments after the game, so perhaps something came up before his post-match press conference as well.

Mikel Arteta “fuming” after another controversial Arsenal red card

Michael Oliver is confronted by Arsenal players
Michael Oliver is confronted by Arsenal players (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

As quoted by the Independent, Arteta told his press conference: “I am absolutely fuming but I leave it with you. I think it is that obvious that we don’t need any comment today and hopefully the right thing will happen.”

Arteta has had more than his fair share of outbursts at referees in recent times, having landed himself in trouble last season when he slammed the decision to allow Newcastle United’s winning goal against his side at St James’ Park.

This season there have also been some slightly bizarre decisions that have gone against Arsenal, with Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard receiving red cards for kicking the ball away.

Whilst technically within the rules of the game, it’s not something we’ve seen that often even though players do it all the time, so Arteta can perhaps feel some justification in feeling hard done by.

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3 Comments

  1. The pgmol are “upset” that they’re getting lambasted for one of the most atrocious “decisions” you’ll ever see.

    Ag shame little diddums, are you snivelling into your sleeves at the injustice of being called out for your utter corruption and arrogance?

    All we will see is these unaccountable a-wipes doubling down and gaslighting whilst whining and making completely rubbish excuses as to why it was warranted.

    Oliver and his entire team, including the var $%%^^ were the same bunch who went on a jolly to the ME. And pgmo; seem to think that’s perfectly ok?!?!?!

    Oliver has made several very bizarre decissions harming Arsenal, it’s beyond questionable, this “ref” and his “team” (that specifically includes England) should be fired but at a minimum should never be allowed anywhere near another Arsenal game ever.

    Their agenda is blatant.

    Time to slap down the pgmol gaslighting!

    Yes pgmol, your organisation IS corrupt and not fit for purpose, especially because of the impunity and arrogance.

    So you’re “hurt”?

    Go and do one you mullets.

    1. Lovely comment.

      You don’t have to be an Arsenal fan to see the level of injustice that’s taking place.

      Why is the guy allowed to get paid £20k for private referring, connected to the owners of Mcfc?

      Anyways…10/10 for your comment!

  2. Blind or misguided…. PGMOL should look at this latest decision and weigh it amongst those controversies resulting from past matches, which Oliver and England refereed.
    I fully expect the PGMOL to close ranks and not upset their cosy applecart.

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