Myles Lewis-Skelly Red Card: Arsenal Boss Mikel Arteta ‘Absolutely Cracked’ Over Decision To Send Off Defender VS Wolves | Football news
Mikel Arteta was “absolutely gutted” by Michael Oliver’s decision to send on Myles Lewis-Skelly in the first half of Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Wolves
With the first half coming to its conclusion, Lewis-Skelly caught Matt Doherty near the edge of the Wolves box and referee Oliver sent the 18-year-old off for a serious game.
“I can’t believe Michael Oliver sent Lewis-skelly over there,” said Tim Sherwood, Tim Sherwood, as VAR stuck to the on-field official’s call.
Arsenal went 1-0 up thanks to Riccardo Calafiori’s second-half winner – which came four minutes after Joao Gomes was dismissed for two yellow cards for a growing challenge from Lewis-Skelly on Jurrien Timber – but Arteta still couldn’t hide his disappointment full-time officials.
“That’s clear and I’ll leave it to you guys,” Arteta said Sky Sports. “I absolutely do. But I’ll leave it with you, obviously I don’t think my words will help.”
Asked if Arsenal would regret sending him off, Arteta replied: “It’s up to the club to decide what’s the best decision. It’s obvious that maybe we don’t need to [put in an appeal].
“He’s really happy now that the team has won and found a way to win it. He’s very worried about what’s next because he feels strongly that he has nothing to do with the action.”
More to follow.
