article_snippet.sent: And no cheer was louder than the one when referee Michael Oliver booked Michael Oliver for a dive.
article_snippet.sent: Michael Oliver was on the spot.
article_snippet.sent: So much so that a split-second earlier, Michael Oliver had made a better effort than Cazorla at winning the ball.
article_snippet.sent: when referee Michael Oliver ruled in Arsenal’s favour, and this proved a very popular decision.
article_snippet.sent: There was a rare energy about the Emirates and noise levels not normally associated with the stadium.
article_snippet.sent: Animosity levels were up but Arsenal’s have been brilliant since the turn of the year, with one notable exception, and this was an opportunity to make a statement.
article_snippet.sent: There were flashes of what Arsenal’s do well and supporters rejoiced in flourishes, like a back-heel or two by Aaron Ramsey or a sliver of skill from Mesut Ozil, but they could not beat Thibaut Courtois.