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.

Arsenal went on to win the game 1-0, with Riccardo Calafiori scoring the only goal in the second half. Asked after the game if Arsenal will appeal, an "absolutely fuming" Mikel Arteta said: "Hopefully we don't need to ... That's for the club to decide what is the best decision. It's that obvious that maybe we don't even need to [put in an appeal].