Myles Lewis-Skelly Red Card: FA reveals why Arsenal Defender’s Sending was overturned by Appel | Football News

An independent panel consisting of three people was “unanimous” in their opinion that Michael Oliver made an obvious mistake by sending Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly at Wolves.

Lewis-Skelly was dismissed in the first half of Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Molineux last weekend, with the item agreeing with the call-but his three-game pension was lifted on Tuesday after Gunners successfully appealed the decision.

The panel – which underwent the case after Arsenal’s appeal was presented – felt ‘Foul Play’ was a more appropriate category rather than ‘seriously bad game’ – which was why Oliver sent the 18 -year out.

In the published written reasons for the successful appeal, the panel said Lewis-Skelly “had stepped over his opponent and stumbled him up, possibly consciously, but by doing so he obviously had not threatened the security of his opponent or used excessive force or brutality Neither had he lung in with his opponent “.

Furthermore, the written reasons gave Arsenal provided evidence of supporting their appeal, which included slow movement and real -time video recordings of tackle from several angles.

The club also showed a challenge from Wolves Midfielder Joao Gomes in the same match as he got another reservation – so only a yellow card, not a red.

In addition, Arsenal submitted recordings of red cards to Bruno Fernandes and Alexis Macallists in the past two seasons, which were successfully overturned after appeal after “wrongful dismissal” claims made by Manchester United and Liverpool.

Fernandes’ red card against Tottenham earlier this season was overturned for a similar challenge as Lewis-Skelly’s Mac Allist was dismissed against Bournemouth last season, but had his suspension recalled after Liverpool appealed.

Arsenal’s successful appeal means that Lewis -skelly is available to Gunners’ next three domestic matches – Sunday’s home match with Manchester City and Tuesday’s Carabao Cup Semi -Final Other Staple on Newcastle – both live on Sky Sports – Plus a trip to Leicester on February 15.

See: The examples Arsenal were used in Lewis-Skelly Appeal

Oliver receives online abuse after Lewis-Skelly Red Card

The reaction to Oliver’s decision became so severe on social media that PGMOL issued a rare public statement on Sunday calling online abuse, which had already led to a police investigation.

“We are appalled at the threats and the abuse aimed at Michael Oliver after Wolverhampton Wanderers VS Arsenal fixture,” they wrote.

“No official should be subject to any kind of abuse, so much less the abominable attacks directed at Michael and his family over the last 24 hours.

“The police are aware of and a number of investigations have begun. We support Michael and all the affected and are determined to tackle this unacceptable behavior.

“Unfortunately, this is not the first time a combat man has been forced to tackle threats in recent times. We will continue to support all investigations.”

Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta said: “Every time I talk about this topic, whether it’s about a player, a trainer or a referee, it doesn’t matter. We really have to work harder to try to eradicate that part of The game it brings nothing but bad things, bad taste, and it makes people’s lives more difficult.

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

Separately from the successful appeal, Sky Sports News Understand that Arsenal will continue to support Pgmol and Oliver over the abuse he has received.

By confirming their investigation, the British football police unity said in a statement: “Inquiries are in the early stages, and officers work closely with social media providers, including Facebook and X, to identify those responsible for the messages.”