Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was pleased that Myles Lewis-Skelly's red card was rescinded but criticised the abuse aimed at referee Michael Oliver by fans. The 18-year-old Lewis-Skelly has escaped a three-match suspension after the FA overturned Oliver's decision to send him off in Saturday's 1-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Arsenal have had horrible disciplinary luck this season, and it appears yet another such questionable decision went against them when Michael Oliver sent off young defender Myles Lewis-Skelly for a foul against Wolves.
MIKEL ARTETA blasted the attack of referee Michael Oliver and urged governing bodies to kick “hatred” out of football. Police are investigating abuse suffered by Oliver after he controversially
Skelly’s controversial red card against Wolves. The 18-year-old was shown a straight-red card for a trip on Wolves defender Matt Doherty, in a decision that left boss Mikel Arteta “absolutely fuming”.
English soccer’s match officials body says police are investigating “abhorrent attacks” aimed at Premier League referee Michael Oliver and his family.
Arsenals Myles Lewis-Skelly avoids a three-match ban after club successfully appeal against his red card in win at Wolves; teenager was controversially sent off by referee Michael Oliver for tackle on Matt Doherty;
Arsenal have successfully appealed against the red card shown to Myles Lewis-Skelly in Saturday's 1-0 win at Wolves, meaning the 18-year-old escapes a three-match ban.The Football Association said in a statement: "An independent regulatory commission has upheld a claim of wrongful dismissal in relation to Myles Lewis-Skelly and removed his three-match suspension.
Skelly’s controversial red card - The Gunners are set to use Bruno Fernandes’ overturned red card as evidence as they appeal against a suspension
Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly will be available for their next three games after the Football Association (FA) rescinded the red card he had received in Saturday's 1-0 win away at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Exploring why Lewis-Skelly was sent off against Wolves, whether it was the right decision, what happens next and how Arsenal responded
Myles Lewis-Skelly was sent off against Wolverhampton Wanderers in what was deemed by many as one of the most controversial red cards ever.