Premier League release statement after Myles Lewis-Skelly is controversially sent off for Arsenal against Wolves
Premier League release statement after Myles Lewis-Skelly is controversially sent off for Arsenal against Wolves
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The Premier League have offered an explanation for the controversial red card handed to Myles Lewis-Skelly against Wolves. Lewis-Skelly, 18, has been one of the breakout stars of the season, with the defender impressing for the Gunners at left back. However, disaster struck for the teen during the first half of Arsenal's trip to Molineux on Saturday when he was dismissed by referee Michael Oliver for a challenge on Matt Doherty despite the incident taking place inside the Wolves half.
![[Fans and pundits were left baffled by Michael Oliver's decision to send the Arsenal player off]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/25/16/94508439-14324701-image-a-16_1737820962923.jpg)
Several fans and pundits were left shocked by the decision, with Tim Sherwood one of many to hit out. Speaking on Soccer Saturday, the former Tottenham player and manager said: 'I am still reeling from it, I can’t believe Michael Oliver has sent him off!!'.
![[Lewis-Skelly was controversially penalised for his challenge on Wolves defender Matt Doherty]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/25/16/94508425-14324701-image-a-34_1737821726849.jpg)
Many fans were also livid at the decision, with one describing it as 'outrageous'. The Premier League have issued a statement after Myles Lewis-Skelly was sent off vs Wolves. Fans and pundits were left baffled by Michael Oliver's decision to send the Arsenal player off.
Lewis-Skelly was controversially penalised for his challenge on Wolves defender Matt Doherty. They wrote: 'I’ve never seen a red card like the one Lewis-Skelly just got. That is outrageous'. Meanwhile, another user added: 'When Tim Sherwood says it’s a yellow at most you know it’s a bad decision'.
And, shortly after the controversial call, the Premier League issued a statement on why Lewis-Skelly was sent off. Posting on X, the Premier League Match Centre said: 'The referee’s call of a red card for Lewis-Skelly was checked and confirmed by VAR, who deemed his challenge to have been serious foul play.'.
