Referee Michael Oliver ruined everything in Man City and Arsenal super Sunday clash

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Erik Karlsson

At the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City and Arsenal produced an exciting 2-2 tie that critics praised as a real spectacle and the “highlight of the Premier League.” Leandro Trossard’s controversial dismissal late in the first half by referee Michael Oliver drew a lot of attention as well.

Legendary Manchester United player Peter Schmeichel chastised the referee, implying that he was attempting to sabotage the match. The Premier League’s most significant match to date is this one! tender yellow playing cards! Why is Michael Oliver attempting to give away the ending? Michael Oliver wants to be the center of attention, but it’s a huge game; emotions are running high, and I understand what you’re going through!

Michael Oliver failed to do the basics of refereeing

Three contentious events occurred throughout the thrilling match between Manchester City and Arsenal, which ended in a 2-2 tie. Referee Michael Oliver was very active during the match. Arsenal scored from a short free kick after Oliver called over Kyle Walker, the captain of Manchester City, and infuriated City by not allowing the right-back to resume his place.

Oliver’s decision to send Arsenal striker Leandro Trossard out with a second yellow card for postponing a restart just before halftime decided the match. Jeremy Doku committed a very identical infraction just one minute earlier, and Mikel Arteta and Arsenal feel that he should have been booked for it.

Expectedly, emotions would be running high for Sunday’s showdown at the Etihad, making it an intense affair. Michael Oliver, the top official in England, officiated the match with composure the entire time. It appeared that he wanted to keep his cards close to his vest and avoid handing out petty penalties, which resulted in some tough calls.

 

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