Mikel Arteta urged Arsenal fans to eradicate "hatred" after Michael Oliver received threats following a controversial red card to Myles Lewis-Skelly.

Mikel Arteta knowing influencing Arsenal fans to claim referees are 'corrupt' - Michael Oliver - “the best referee in the country” - has received death threats

GARY NEVILLE has sensationally claimed Mikel Arteta is partly to blame for fuelling Arsenal fan’s stinging criticism of referees. Following the Gunners’ clash against Wolves, it was

Mikel Arteta was left fuming again by a referee's decision at the weekend. The Arsenal boss has only exposed his hypocrisy again though after not speaking up for Liverpool.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was pleased that Myles Lewis-Skelly 's red card was rescinded but criticised the abuse aimed at referee Michael Oliver by fans. The 18-year-old Lewis-Skelly has escaped a three-match suspension after the FA overturned Oliver's decision to send him off in Saturday's 1-0 win at Wolves.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was left "absolutely fuming" by Myles Lewis-Skelly's controversial red card during Saturday's scrappy 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. The teenage defender halted a quick counter-attack from the hosts by tripping up Matt Doherty on the cusp of half-time.

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta calls for major football change to remove 'hatred' after Michael Oliver abuse - Arsenal boss believes abuse aimed at players, coaches and referee is not being dealt with ‘strongl

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta delivers 'fuming' verdict on Myles Lewis-Skelly red card against Wolves - Riccardo Calafiori ensured the controversial decision did not cost Arsenal victory

The referees' body, PGMOL, said the police were investigating threats and abuse directed at referee Michael Oliver following the game.

Arsenal have successfully appealed against the red card shown to Myles Lewis-Skelly in Saturday's 1-0 win at Wolves, meaning the 18-year-old escapes a three-match ban. The Football Association said in a statement: "An independent regulatory commission has upheld a claim of wrongful dismissal in relation to Myles Lewis-Skelly and removed his three-match suspension.

Mikel Arteta opted against waking Myles Lewis-Skelly up to tell him his red card had been overturned, but he is confident the Arsenal teenager will have a “big smile on his face”. Lewis-Skelly was facing a three-match ban after he was controversially sent-off against Wolves for tripping Matt Doherty to stop a counter.

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has criticised Mikel Arteta for fanning the flames and influencing Arsenal supporters to throw accusations of corruption at Premier League officials. Riccardo Calafiori scored the only goal of the game as Arsenal edged past Wolves in a 1-0 victory last weekend,