Michael Oliver
Born: February 20, 1985 (age 38)
Hometown: Ashington, England
Nationality: 
English
EnglishRole: Referee
Over the last 12 months Michael Oliver has refereed 46 games, comprising 1 Championship game, 30 Premier League games, 2 Europa League games, 7 Champions League games, 1 EFL Cup game, 3 World Cup games, 1 UEFA Super Cup game and 1 Nations League game. In addition he has been the Fourth Official 14 times.
During this period he has issued 30 yellow cards at a rate of 0.65 per game and 0 red card at a rate of 0 per game.
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Leicester City climb out of relegation zone as Everton rescue point in pulsating draw
Everton rescue a point in a pulsating 2-2 draw at Leicester City, who climb out of the Premier League relegation zone.
May 1, 22:05
Tottenham Hotspur rise into top four with win over West Ham United
Tottenham Hotspur rise into the top four of the Premier League table courtesy of a 2-0 win over West Ham United in Sunday's London derby.
Feb 19, 18:23
Arsenal beat West Ham United to go seven points clear
Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to seven points after coming from behind to beat West Ham United 3-1 at the Emirates.
Dec 26, 21:58
Polish referee Szymon Marciniak to officiate World Cup final
Polish referee Szymon Marciniak will officiate the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday.
Dec 15, 20:25
FA taking no further action over Jordan Henderson, Gabriel incident
The FA confirm that they will be taking no further action over an incident between Liverpool's Jordan Henderson and Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes.
Oct 26, 11:55
Fulham ease past Aston Villa to pile pressure on Steven Gerrard
Fulham beat 10-man Aston Villa 3-0 at Craven Cottage to pile the pressure on under-fire Villa manager Steven Gerrard.
Oct 20, 21:21
Jurgen Klopp criticizes referee, VAR decisions in Arsenal defeat
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hits out at refereeing and VAR decisions that went against his side in Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Arsenal in the Premier League.
Oct 12, 10:08
Kylian Mbappe breaks record as Paris Saint-Germain held by Benfica again
Kylian Mbappe scores a record-breaking 31st Champions League goal for Paris Saint-Germain in their 1-1 draw with Benfica in Group H.
Oct 11, 21:54
FA 'looking into Gabriel Magalhaes, Jordan Henderson incident'
The FA are looking into an incident between Gabriel Magalhaes and Jordan Henderson in Arsenal's 3-2 win over Liverpool on Sunday, according to a report.
Oct 11, 12:59
Jurgen Klopp confirms Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Diaz injuries
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp confirms that Trent Alexander-Arnold and Luis Diaz both sustained injuries during their Premier League defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates.
Oct 9, 20:49
Arsenal 3-2 Liverpool - highlights, man of the match, stats
Sports Mole provides highlights, match stats and the man of the match from Arsenal's enthralling 3-2 win over Liverpool at the Emirates.
Oct 9, 19:23
Arsenal regain top spot with 3-2 victory over Liverpool
Arsenal move back to the top of the Premier League table courtesy of a 3-2 win over Liverpool in an entertaining contest at the Emirates Stadium.
Oct 9, 18:31
West Ham United set to be without all four senior centre-backs for Arsenal clash
West Ham United are set to be without all four centre-backs for their next Premier League game against Arsenal on May 1, following Craig Dawson's red card in Sunday's 1-0 defeat at Chelsea.
Apr 24, 17:18
Should Gabriel Martinelli have been sent off against Wolverhampton Wanderers?
The Sports Mole team discuss whether Michael Oliver was right to show Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli a controversial red card against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Feb 11, 16:27
Watch: Gabriel Martinelli receives comical red card against Wolves
Arsenal are down to 10 men against Wolverhampton Wanderers as Gabriel Martinelli picks up two yellow cards in one passage of play.
Feb 10, 21:31
A closer look at Granit Xhaka's Arsenal red cards
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Granit Xhaka's five Arsenal red cards after his sending off against Liverpool in the EFL Cup.
Jan 14, 12:37
Arsenal's Granit Xhaka to miss Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool clashes
Granit Xhaka is set to miss Arsenal's clashes with Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool following his red card in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final at Anfield.
Jan 13, 20:40
Michail Antonio brace fires him into record books and West Ham top of the league
Michail Antonio's quickfire double wrapped up a 4-1 victory over 10-man Leicester at a raucous London Stadium.
Aug 23, 22:10
Michail Antonio brace fires him into record books and West Ham top of the league
Michail Antonio's quickfire double wrapped up a 4-1 victory over 10-man Leicester at a raucous London Stadium.
Aug 23, 22:10
Keith Hackett calls on Premier League to follow Euros VAR example
Refereeing at the tournament has won widespread praise after UEFA's more measured approach to VAR intervention has allowed games to flow.
Jul 13, 16:58
Stephanie Frappart to officiate at men's European Championships
The 37-year-old has been selected as a fourth official at Euro 2020.
Apr 21, 18:02
Tottenham sweating over Harry Kane injury ahead of EFL Cup final
The England captain suffered an ankle injury during the Premier League draw with Everton on Friday.
Apr 17, 09:45
Everton 2-2 Tottenham: Harry Kane goes off injured after netting brace
Gylfi Sigurdsson scored both of Everton's goals.
Apr 16, 22:28
Keith Hackett backs Rebecca Welch to go right to the top
Rebecca Welch made history on Monday when becoming the first female to be appointed to referee a game in the English Football League.
Apr 6, 14:23
Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham - highlights, man of the match, stats
Goals from Martin Odegaard and Alexandre Lacazette either side of half time propel Arsenal to a dramatic North London derby victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Mar 14, 18:25
Keith Hackett insists VAR should be operated by specialists, not referees
The ex-head of PGMOL believes retired referees should be given training to operate the system.
Feb 15, 19:00
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk steps up injury recovery
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk shares a video of him performing some keep-ups on a Dubai training pitch as he works his way back from an ACL injury.
Jan 17, 19:12
Michael Oliver admits mistake over Jordan Pickford, Virgil van Dijk challenge
Premier League referee Michael Oliver admits that Jordan Pickford should have seen red for his challenge on Virgil van Dijk in October's Merseyside derby.
Jan 10, 12:48
Graham Potter: 'Brighton must not dwell on VAR decisions'
The debate over interventions from Stockley Park rumbles on.
Dec 12, 22:44
David Moyes admits he is still angry with retaken penalty in Leeds win
The Hammers climbed up to fifth in the Premier League table following their win at Elland Road.
Dec 11, 22:55
VAR talking points: Gabriel Jesus handball and penalty debate
Manchester City had a goal disallowed, Aston Villa and West Brom were denied penalties and Manchester United's was re-taken.
Nov 22, 11:15
Dean Smith furious after Villa denied late penalty in Brighton loss
The Villa boss says: "I don't know what a penalty is now."
Nov 21, 18:55
Danny Welbeck scores first Brighton goal in controversial win over Aston Villa
The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker scored his first goal for the Seagulls.
Nov 21, 17:21
Mark Halsey criticises David Coote VAR appointment
David Coote was originally set for duty on Liverpool's clash with Leicester, having failed to punish Jordan Pickford's derby challenge on Virgil Van Dijk.
Nov 19, 12:32
Jurgen Klopp: 'Virgil Van Dijk injury difficult to accept'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp voices his frustration over the circumstances surrounding Virgil van Dijk's potentially season-ending injury against Everton.
Oct 20, 23:46
Merseyside Police to investigate Jordan Pickford abuse on social media
Merseyside Police investigating social media messages targeting the Everton goalkeeper after the incident at Goodison Park on Saturday.
Oct 19, 19:08
Raheem Sterling scores twice as Man City thrash relegation-threatened Watford
Watford, who sacked Nigel Pearson on Sunday, saw their goal difference take a hit.
Jul 21, 20:16
Jose Mourinho: 'Officials should explain their decisions'
Premier League rules forbid managers speaking about referees before a game.
Jul 10, 15:00
Jose Mourinho: 'Everyone in the world knows Spurs should have had a penalty'
VAR official Michael Oliver was in the firing line once again.
Jul 9, 22:02
Bournemouth pick up first point since lockdown in Tottenham draw
Harry Kane was denied a first-half penalty.
Jul 9, 20:29
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