Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was pleased that Myles Lewis-Skelly's red card was rescinded but criticised the abuse aimed at referee Michael Oliver by fans.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: Mikel Arteta calls for major football change to remove 'hatred' after Michael Oliver abuse - Arsenal boss believes abuse aimed at players, coaches and referee is not being dealt with ‘strongl
Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reveals Myles Lewis-Skelly reaction to Arsenal red card being overturned - Arteta was told about the successful appeal as Arsenal flew out to Spain
Mikel Arteta was left fuming again by a referee's decision at the weekend. The Arsenal boss has only exposed his hypocrisy again though after not speaking up for Liverpool.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was left "absolutely fuming" by Myles Lewis-Skelly's controversial red card during Saturday's scrappy 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. The teenage defender halted a quick counter-attack from the hosts by tripping up Matt Doherty on the cusp of half-time.
Eighteen-year-old Lewis-Skelly was sent off late in the first half of Saturday's game at Molineux, having caught Matt Doherty with a clumsy challenge high up the pitch
Arsenal: Mikel Arteta delivers 'fuming' verdict on Myles Lewis-Skelly red card against Wolves - Riccardo Calafiori ensured the controversial decision did not cost Arsenal victory
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.
Mikel Arteta said football must “kick out” the abuse suffered by referees after Michael Oliver was targeted in the aftermath of Arsenal’s win against Wolves. Oliver was the subject of attacks made online,
After the match against Wolves, Arsenal's boss, Mikel Arteta, was left "absolutely fuming" over the referee's decision to hand Myles Lewis-Skelly a red card. The post Arsenal Boss Arteta "Absolutely Fuming" Over Myles Lewis-Skelly's Red Card appeared first on Stadium Rant.
Mikel Arteta lauded Arsenal's resilience after a 1-0 victory over Wolves, achieved despite Myles Lewis-Skelly's controversial first-half red card. Riccardo Calafiori's late winner highlighted the Gunners' mental toughness in a match clouded by VAR and officiating debates.