Michael Oliver and wife sent death threats after Arsenal defeat to Leicester

Michael Oliver and wife Lucy were subjected to vile threats after Arsenal's defeat to Leicester 

The Premier League referee took charge of Arsenal's clash at the King Power on Sunday as the Gunners were beaten 3-0.

During the clash, Oliver dismissed Ainsley Maitland-Niles for two yellow cards although replays showed the Arsenal youngster was unfortunate.

Oliver's wife Lucy is also a referee and she was officiating Arsenal Women in their title-clinching clash with Brighton on Sunday.

BBC broadcaster Jacqui Oatley tweeted to show the shocking abuse sent to Ms Oliver following Arsenal's loss at Leicester.

She posted: "Michael Oliver refereed Arsenal men (lost 3-0), while wife Lucy Oliver refereed Arsenal Women (won 4-0 and the title).

"Both did their jobs with utmost integrity as ever. Lucy was sent this vile tweet afterwards."

Oatley called on Twitter to take action over the abuse after an apparent Arsenal fan claimed "Michael Oliver deserves to be shot in the head".

The tweet added: "Michael and Lucy Oliver deserve nothing but the worst. Karma will catch up with these two disgraceful cheating c****."

Another Twitter user sent shocking sexist abuse towards Oatley after reporting the post.

A reply to her tweet read: "F*** off you s***. Get back to the kitchen. Women's football aint s***."