Myles Lewis-Skelly: Red Card Arsenal Defender in Wolves won over after a successful appeal | Football news

Myles Lewis-Skelly avoided the ban on three games after Arsenal successfully appealed to his red card in Saturday’s victory at Wolves.

The 18-year-old controversially showed the straight red card of judges Michael Oliver in the first half of the Arsenal 1-0 victory to descend Matt Doherty in his half.

Lewis-Skelly has become the third youngest player discharged in the Premier League history, but the Topnica appealed in an attempt to cancel the red card, and the FA decision means that the versatile full back will not be suspended.

Arsenal leader Mikel Arteta remained “absolutely cracking” by a decision, which fans and experts were strongly criticized.

Arteta responded to the news at her press conference on the eve of the Gunners Champions League game against Girona, saying: “Obviously, I’m very happy that the decision was made and myles will be able to play again.”

Lewis-Skelly is available for Arsenal’s home game against Manchester City on Sunday, live on Sky SportsLike the second part of the semifinals of their carabao cup with Newcastle on February 5th, live on Sky Sportsand travel to the Premier League in Leicester on February 15th.

Asked how Lewis-Skelly took over the news, Artete said, “He slept on the plane when I looked back and got the news, so I didn’t talk to him, but imagine a big smile on his face.”

The FA spokesman states: “The Independent Regulatory Commission has confirmed the request on the wrong dismissal regarding Myles Lewis-Skelly and removed the suspension in three matches.

“Arsenal player was sent to a serious game of offense during his premiere league against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, January 25, 2025.”

The FA overturn comes despite the professional players of the Limited (PGMOL) officials, bodies in charge of the English language trial, judging that the challenge was extremely late, the contact point was high, and the video supported the conclusion.

Arsenal continued to win the match in Wolves, who were also reduced to 10 men in the second half, thanks to the effort in the second half of Riccard Calafiori, which retained pressure on the rival rival title of Liverpool.

Lewis-Skelly trained with his teammates at Arsenal at Coley Club London Base on Tuesday, before their last group of the Champions League against Girona, with teammate Riccardo Calafiori had its said playing players, saying to the media: “We are all happy (for him (for him (for him (for him (for him (for him (for him ) – We knew it was a mistake. “

Arsenal is the third in the 36 team table and are well placed that they are automatically progressing until the last 16.

Merson: Var was supposed to intervene

Sky Sports’ Paul Merson:

“Personally, I didn’t think it was red. I didn’t think it was red. I thought Michael Oliver took his card very sharply.

“I thought it was very fast. But I don’t have anything against Michael Oliver. It happened quickly and he put a red card.

“People in Vir have to intervene then. Then another one looked at it. That happened very quickly.

“It’s like it’s on the playground. The kid runs away from you and you want to switch him up. But as he went to throw him up, he put his leg to throw him out.

“Since the guy is so fast, or at that time he is faster than him, he caught him for ankle, instead of trying to catch him on the outside of his foot. He will go and try to catch him on the outside of his foot and therefore you have to have someone in Var -who understands football.

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Oliver receives online abuse after Lewis-Skelly Red Card

The reaction to Oliver’s decision became so serious on social media that PGMOL announced a rare public statement on Sunday, referring to an internet abuse that had already encouraged a police investigation.

“We are confused by threats and abuse directed at Michael Oliver after Wolverhampton Wanderers VS arsenal of fixing,” they wrote.

“No clerk should be subject to any form of abuse, let alone gnus attacks intended for Michael and his family in the past 24 hours.

“The police are aware and has started a series of investigations. We support Michael and all those affected and we are determined to deal with this unacceptable behavior.

“Unfortunately, this is not the first time a match officer has been forced to deal with threats lately. We will still support all investigations.”

Arteta said, “Every time I talk about this topic, whether it’s a player, a coach or a referee, it doesn’t matter. We have to really do more to try to eradicate that part of the game that brings nothing but brings nothing but Bad things, bad taste and it makes it difficult for people to live.

“For everyone in football. You don’t need to be allowed (to do it). We don’t want it, we don’t need it and it certainly damages our sport. Let’s take it out.”

Separately from a successful appeal, Sky Sports News He realizes that Arsenal will continue to support PGMOL and Oliver for the abuse he has received.

Confirming their investigation, the UK Football Police Directorate said in a statement: “Inquiries are at an early stage and officials cooperate closely with social media providers, including Facebook and X to identify those responsible for messages.”

Pardew: The correct decision to reset Lewis-Skelly Red Card

Former chief-newcastle and Crystal Palace Alan Pardew said Sky Sports News::

“I think it’s the right decision.

“After the game, Mikel Arteta made it clear that he would like it and that the compound is harmless to me.

“It was just a trip and I think the judge realized completely wrong, so I think it was justice.”

Sky Sports News Chief journalist Kageh solhekol::

“I think that only proves that the systems we already had in place. If you think you have done hard, there is a procedure to complain and hear a very, very quickly and correct decision reached.

“Arsenal finished winning the game, and Wolves sent the player, so everything succeeded.

“But we still have to talk about everything that happens around the judges and abuse and a situation where the police keep the home of one of our most important referees – is that what we really want football will become in this day and year?”