Premier League release statement on ‘nonsensical’ Myles Lewis-Skelly red card vs Wolves with Arsenal fans left fuming
Premier League release statement on ‘nonsensical’ Myles Lewis-Skelly red card vs Wolves with Arsenal fans left fuming
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Sponsored by. ARSENAL players have been left fuming and fans have slammed "the worst decision ever" after Myles Lewis-Skelly was surprisingly sent off. The 18-year-old was given a red card for a foul on Wolves star Matt Doherty after 43 minutes. The hosts had just defended a Gunners corner when they looked to break away on the counter-attack.
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Doherty sprinted away with the ball and was 90 yards from the Arsenal goal when he was cynically tripped by Lewis-Skelly. Most expected a yellow card to be given, but he was instead given a red by referee Michael Oliver. Leandro Trossard and Gabriel led the complaints, sprinting up to the official to protest.
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They were then joined by a fuming William Saliba, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz and Declan Rice, who all shouted and waved their arms in frustration. Following a VAR check, the refs decided to stick with the on-field decision and Lewis-Skelly trudged off the pitch.
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He looked perplexed as headed down the tunnel and argued with the fourth official on his way. Manager Mikel Arteta also looked displeased and pointed to his head, encouraging his players not to lose their tempers. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS. The Premier League released a statement explaining the red card, which read: "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.".
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BBC host Mark Chapman labelled the decision “baffling and nonsensical from supposedly one of our best referees.”. The Sun's Piers Morgan added: "FFS… another absolutely ridiculous red card. Lewis-Skelly sent off for a trip, just a nonsense decision.".
