November 5th 2024.
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal team suffered a major setback in the race for the title in their last game. Fans are now worried after it was announced that Michael Oliver will be the referee for their upcoming Premier League clash against Chelsea on Sunday.
Last week, the Gunners lost valuable ground in the title race when they were defeated 1-0 by Newcastle United at St James' Park. This came after another blow against Bournemouth and a disappointing draw against Liverpool at home. The team cannot afford to drop any more points if they hope to improve on their performance from last season.
Despite having a relatively good record at Stamford Bridge in recent years, fans are not feeling confident about their chances of bouncing back. They believe that the news of Oliver being the referee has only added to their concerns.
Arsenal supporters have not forgotten the events of September when Oliver made a controversial decision against their team in the game against Manchester City. He sent off Leandro Trossard just before half-time for a second yellow card. The Belgian player had been penalized for a foul on Bernardo Silva and was accused of delaying the restart by kicking the ball away.
Despite being reduced to 10 men for the entire second half, Arteta's men showed great resilience and came close to securing a famous victory. However, John Stones scored a late equalizer in the 97th minute, denying the Gunners a win.
In the upcoming game against Chelsea, Oliver will once again be in charge, much to the disappointment of many Arsenal fans. Some have even predicted that the team will receive a red card and their opponents will be awarded a penalty. Others have expressed their frustration at Oliver being given such an important game despite his past mistakes.
One fan on social media commented, "It's no surprise that he gets all the big games. He used to be a good referee until VAR came along." Another fan added, "How can he be trusted with crucial games when he has made so many errors in the past?"
Despite their concerns about Oliver's performance as a referee, fans are still hoping for a better performance from their team in the upcoming game. They are determined to not give the referee any reason to make a controversial decision and are optimistic that Arsenal will bounce back from their recent disappointments.
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