Mikel Arteta has railed against the threats and abuse aimed at referee Michael Oliver following the controversial red card shown to Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly last weekend, saying that such hatred must be “eradicated” from the game.

Mikel Arteta has called on all football fans to end their campaigns of hate after controversial referee Michael Oliver received death threats.Oliver received online abuse after sending off Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was pleased that Myles Lewis-Skelly 's red card was rescinded but criticised the abuse aimed at referee Michael Oliver by fans.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 believes online abuse is damaging football and more needs to be done to "kick it out" of the game.

Mikel Arteta admitted he was “absolutely fuming” with the controversial dismissal of Myles Lewis-Skelly and called on the Football Association to overturn the red card.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been left seething with some of the refereeing decisions that have gone against his side in recent times

Oliver was subjected to ‘abhorrent abuse’ after a controversial dismissal of Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly, a red card that has now been overturned

Gary Neville has accused Mikel Arteta of fueling Arsenal fans' growing hostility towards referees, warning that the club's approach is contributing to a toxic online culture.

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

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.

Roy Keane has sent a strong message to Mikel Arteta and Arsenal over their reaction to the Myles Lewis-Skelly red card at Wolves.