January 25th 2025.
Arsenal was extremely upset with the decision made by referee Michael Oliver to give Myles Lewis-Skelly a red card during their match against Wolves on Saturday. This caused quite a stir as Lewis-Skelly, an 18-year-old defender, was not known for his aggressive play. Former Premier League referee Mike Dean weighed in on the decision, stating that while he initially disagreed with Oliver's call, he could now understand why Lewis-Skelly was dismissed.
The incident occurred in the first half of the game when Lewis-Skelly made a trip on Matt Doherty just outside of Wolves' penalty area. This was seen as a cynical move by many and was initially thought to only warrant a yellow card. However, Oliver deemed it to be "serious foul play," leading to Lewis-Skelly's red card. Dean, who was providing commentary for the match, at first thought the red card was unwarranted but changed his opinion after reviewing the footage.
Upon further inspection, Dean noticed that Lewis-Skelly's studs had scraped down the inside of Doherty's leg, leading to the red card. Dean stated that while he could see why Oliver made the decision, he did not initially agree with it. This revelation caused quite a stir among viewers, as many believed the red card to be excessive for the relatively minor infraction.
Former Tottenham and Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood also chimed in, expressing his disbelief at the red card call. He argued that the foul was not dangerous and that Lewis-Skelly was too far from the goal to be considered the last man. In his opinion, the trip was simply a cynical move and did not warrant a red card.
In the end, the controversial decision made by Michael Oliver remained, leaving Arsenal and their fans frustrated. While some, like Dean, could understand the reasoning behind the red card, others, like Sherwood, believed it to be an excessive punishment for a relatively minor offense. This incident will surely be discussed and debated among football fans for some time to come.
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