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Gary Neville accuses Mikel Arteta of influencing Arsenal fans to claim referees are 'corrupt and cheating' - as he defends under-fire Michael Oliver

Gary Neville has accused Mikel Arteta of fuelling Arsenal fans' growing hostility towards referees, warning the club's approach is contributing to a toxic online culture.

The pundit's comments come in the wake of referee Michael Oliver receiving death threats and abuse following Arsenal's controversial 1-0 win over Wolves on Saturday.

Speaking about the reaction to Oliver's performance, Neville highlighted how Arsenal's rhetoric - particularly from Arteta and prominent fans - has led to dangerous accusations of corruption against referees.

Neville, speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet,
said: 'They [Arsenal fans] use language like corruption, which means they think he's getting paid and bought off – which is obviously not the case.