Arsenal have been at the centre of two major officiating decisions this season as refereeing verdicts continue to spark debate across the Premier League. The Gunners saw a controversial penalty decision reversed in their 2‑1 win at Newcastle United, with referee Jarred Gillett overturning his initial call after a VAR review — despite many supporters arguing the original spot‑kick should have stood. Critics claim Gillett’s process broke Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) protocol, as the decision to cancel the penalty came after a lengthy review and left Arsenal fans frustrated by inconsistencies in video assistant referee interventions.
In a separate high‑profile incident, Arsenal defender Myles Lewis‑Skelly had a straight red card shown by referee Michael Oliver in their 1‑0 victory at Wolves. The club swiftly appealed the dismissal, and an independent FA panel overturned the decision — meaning the 18‑year‑old avoids a three‑match ban. Arsenal’s appeal highlighted similar overturned red cards from earlier in the season to bolster their case.
Both rulings have reignited discussions around refereeing standards, VAR consistency, and transparency in officiating across English football. Fans and pundits alike are calling for clearer guidance after another turbulent spell under the microscope
Breaking News: Arsenal Handed Double Referee Verdict After Penalty and Red Card Controversies
