Referee Michael Oliver is to take cost of Ipswich’s Premier League match in opposition to Southampton on Saturday, days after he acquired “threats and abuse” following Arsenal’s recreation in opposition to Wolves.
Police are investigating the abuse suffered by Oliver after he despatched off Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly for a foul simply exterior the Wolves penalty space.
Oliver’s appointment for the sport at Portman Highway means he won’t officiate Sunday’s match between Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis, with Peter Bankes taking cost at Emirates Stadium.
It’s routine for officers to not referee the identical group in consecutive video games – and Oliver has not executed so this season.
Oliver has additionally been appointed for the Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park on 5 February.
Referees’ physique PGMOL and the Premier League each condemned the abuse directed in direction of the official following Saturday’s recreation at Molineux and would assist any investigations.
Oliver additionally dismissed Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes later within the match for a second yellow card, earlier than Riccardo Calafiori scored as Arsenal received 1-0.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta disagreed with Lewis-Skelly’s pink card and informed BBC Match of the Day the choice was “so apparent that at present you do not want my phrases”.
The choice was additionally criticised by former officers and pundits.
