Arsenal Appeal Against Myles Lewis-Skelly’s Controversial Red Card at Wolves
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- 28 Jan 2025
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Arsenal Football Club has lodged an appeal against the controversial red card shown to Myles Lewis-Skelly during their recent match against Wolverhampton Wanderers, according to the PA news agency. The 18-year-old midfielder became the third youngest player to be dismissed in Premier League history when referee Michael Oliver issued a straight red card for a challenge on Matt Doherty in the first half of Arsenal's 1-0 victory.
The decision sparked widespread disbelief among pundits, with former England striker Alan Shearer labeling it “one of the worst decisions that I’ve seen in a long time.” The match saw Wolves also reduced to 10 men in the second half, but Arsenal's win kept the pressure on their title rivals, Liverpool.
In light of the incident, Arsenal is hopeful that the Football Association will overturn Lewis-Skelly’s suspension. The young player trained with his teammates at the club’s London Colney facility on Tuesday, ahead of their final Champions League group fixture against Girona.
Currently, Arsenal sits third in the 36-team table and is well-positioned to progress to the last 16 of the competition automatically. The outcome of the appeal regarding Lewis-Skelly's red card could have significant implications for the team's lineup in the coming matches.
