Arsenal fans took to social media to express their outrage after referee Michael Oliver showed a red card to 18-year-old defender Myles Lewis-Skelly during the Gunners' match against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The decision, upheld by VAR, was seen by many as overly harsh considering the circumstances.
Arsenal fans erupted in anger following referee Michael Oliver's decision to send off defender Myles Lewis-Skelly during the Gunners' match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. The 18-year-old fullback received a straight red card just before halftime for tripping Wolves defender Matt Doherty near the edge of Arsenal 's penalty area as Doherty prepared to launch a counter-attack following an Arsenal corner.
The referee's decision was upheld by VAR, who deemed Lewis-Skelly's challenge to be serious foul play. The interpretation of serious foul play is outlined in the Laws of the Game, stating that 'Any player who lunges at an opponent in challenging for the ball from the front, from the side or from behind using one or both legs, with excessive force or endangers the safety of an opponent is guilty of serious foul play.' If the contact is deemed 'forceful' and either on the ankle or above, it should result in a red card.While Lewis-Skelly's foul on Doherty was both forceful and on the ankle, the decision to issue a red card sparked outrage among Arsenal supporters, many of whom felt it was overly harsh, particularly considering Doherty's distance from goal. Some fans took to social media to express their disbelief, with one commentator stating, 'I think that red card for Lewis-Skelly is the worst decision I’ve ever witnessed at a football stadium. I'm completely baffled.' Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha, now a pundit for Final Score, acknowledged the controversial nature of the decision, saying, 'It’s tough moment for Arsenal. For the youngster, I think he needs to understand there are different ways to do that.'
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