Arsenal launch appeal against Myles Lewis-Skelly’s controversial red card
Arsenal launch appeal against Myles Lewis-Skelly’s controversial red card
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The Gunners are set to use Bruno Fernandes’ overturned red card as evidence as they appeal against a suspension. Arsenal have appealed against Myles Lewis-Skelly’s controversial red card against Wolves. The 18-year-old was shown a straight-red card for a trip on Wolves defender Matt Doherty, in a decision that left boss Mikel Arteta “absolutely fuming”.
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Referee Michael Oliver determined that Lewis-Skelly’s challenge was deemed to be “serious foul play” but Arsenal are hoping to overturn a three-game ban. The Gunners are set to use Bruno Fernandes’ red card against Tottenham as evidence in their appeal to the Football Association , with the Manchester United captain having his red card overturned earlier this season.
Lewis-Skelly’s red card was the fourth Arsenal have received this season. Afterwards, Arteta said he was hopeful that Lewis-Skelly’s red card would be overturned - although he also said he was sure an appeal would not be necessary. “I am absolutely fuming but I leave it with you,” he said. “I think it is that obvious that we don’t need any comment today and hopefully the right thing will happen.
“There is a really good precedent, what happened with Bruno this season as well. OK, we were in a position that we shouldn’t be in, at least let’s be in a position that we should be in for the next few weeks and allow that player to continue to his job.”.
