Not sure how it's justified given the Pardew precedent.

EDIT - it appears no appeal

They're going to make an example out of him.

... get three of four games. The conduct was unacceptable, and he knows it.

OT, being a fourth official is a suck job. I've only done it a few times, and I don't like it. It is much betting being in the middle and getting a run in.

has been building up for a few seasons. One of the worst refs in the PL.

I hate it as well. I'd rather be an AR, at least there's work to be done and frequently I luck out and get a coach I like to be around and chat with.

Whirlwind ending.

BTW, the Burnley manager complained about the close uncalled offsides that led to the Arsenal penalty.

Thanks, I hadn't seen that.

On the first, that's a good factoid. I'm guessing he'll get three for 2 pushes and failing to leave the pitch in an orderly fashion.

But could also see them bumping it down to two

...but I bet Arsene will. It's just his nature.