Arsenal fans are once again hotly discussing some remarkable statistics surrounding referee Michael Oliver’s officiating in matches involving the Gunners.
According to WhoScored, throughout his career in the Premier League, Oliver has brandished more yellow and red cards to Arsenal players than any other team in the league. So far, the Gunners have received a staggering 100 bookings and 8 dismissals under this referee's watch.
Comparing with other Premier League clubs
What stands out is the number of red cards shown. In comparison, Liverpool players have been sent off just once, while Manchester City have not received a single red card in a similar number of matches officiated by Oliver.
Despite the fact that Oliver has refereed over 400 Premier League matches and issued more than 1400 yellow cards in total, the stark imbalance in statistics for Arsenal continues to fuel heated discussions among fans. Experts point out that these figures are influenced by the overall number of games overseen by the referee, as well as specific incidents during matches, yet the 8 red cards remain one of the most talked-about subjects.
