Myles Lewis-Skelly’s Three-Match Ban Overturned As Arsenal Win Appeal

Myles Lewis-Skelly’s Three-Match Ban Overturned As Arsenal Win Appeal

Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly has had his three-match suspension overturned after a successful appeal against the red card he received during the match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

The decision was confirmed by the Football Association (FA) on January 28, providing a significant boost for both Lewis-Skelly and Arsenal.

The incident occurred during the first half of the match when the 18-year-old defender was shown a straight red card by referee Michael Oliver for a foul on Wolves’ Matt Doherty. The challenge took place in the 43rd minute, with Doherty attempting to lead a counter-attack just outside the Arsenal penalty area. Referee Oliver deemed the challenge to be serious foul play, and the decision was initially upheld by VAR (Video Assistant Referee) overseen by **Darren England.

However, after reviewing the evidence provided by the appeal, an independent regulatory commission concluded that the red card was the result of a misidentification of the seriousness of the foul. As a result, the suspension was lifted, allowing Lewis-Skelly to return to action sooner than expected.

The match itself saw Wolves reduced to 10 men in the 70th minute after Joao Gomes received a second yellow card. Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory with a goal from Riccardo Calafiori in the 74th minute.

Following the match, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his frustration with the referee’s decision to send off Lewis-Skelly. In a post-match interview, Arteta stated, “The decision was so blatant that I’m not sure my commentary is even necessary”. He further voiced his anger, saying, “I am fuming about the situation, but I prefer to leave it to you to assess. It is that evident that my words may not make a difference”.

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