January 25th 2025.
In a tense match against Wolves on Saturday, Arsenal emerged victorious with a 1-0 win. However, the game was not without its controversies, as defender Myles Lewis-Skelly was sent off in the first half. Teammate Riccardo Calafiori shared that Lewis-Skelly was "disappointed for the team" over his red card.
The incident occurred when Lewis-Skelly made a tackle on Wolves' Matt Doherty. While it initially seemed like a simple trip that deserved a yellow card, referee Michael Oliver saw it differently and gave Lewis-Skelly a straight red card for "serious foul play." This decision did not sit well with Arsenal, who were furious with the call.
Calafiori, who was on the bench at the time, admitted that he did not see it as a red card offense either. He recounted Lewis-Skelly's reaction in the dressing room at halftime, where he was "so disappointed for the team." However, despite the setback, Arsenal managed to secure the win, with Calafiori scoring the winning goal in the 74th minute.
The game also saw another red card, this time for Wolves' Joao Gomes who received a second yellow card. However, replays showed that Gomes' foul on Jurrien Timber was similar to Lewis-Skelly's on Doherty. This added to the frustration for Arsenal, who now face the possibility of being without Lewis-Skelly for three games.
If the red card is not overturned, Lewis-Skelly will miss crucial Premier League matches against Manchester City and Leicester City, as well as the Carabao Cup semi final second leg against Newcastle United on February 5. When asked if they will appeal the decision, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta stated that it is up to the club to make the best decision, but he believes it is "that obvious" that they should appeal.
Despite the controversy surrounding Lewis-Skelly's red card, Arsenal remains determined to continue their pursuit of the top spot in the league. With the win against Wolves, they are now six points behind leaders Liverpool, who still have a game in hand after their 4-1 win against Ipswich Town. As they move forward, Arsenal will have to overcome this setback and focus on their upcoming matches.
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