Arsenal successfully appeal Lewis-Skelly’s red card, avoid three-match ban

Arsenal have successfully overturned the red card given to Myles Lewis-Skelly during Saturday’s 1-0 win at Wolves, meaning the 18-year-old avoids a three-match suspension.

The left-back was sent off in the first half at Molineux for tripping Matt Doherty as Wolves launched a counter-attack following an Arsenal corner.

Referee Michael Oliver did not review the decision with the VAR, which frustrated Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.

Alan Shearer, the former England captain, was among those who strongly criticized the decision, calling it “one of the worst I’ve seen in a long time.”

The Football Association issued a statement confirming: “An independent regulatory commission has upheld a claim of wrongful dismissal in relation to Myles Lewis-Skelly and removed his three-match suspension.”

Lewis-Skelly, who has impressed in his breakthrough season with Arsenal, is now eligible to face Manchester City and Leicester in the Premier League, along with the second leg of Arsenal’s League Cup semi-final against Newcastle.

Despite playing nearly half an hour with 10 men before Wolves’ Joao Gomes was also sent off, Arsenal secured the win with a late goal from Riccardo Calafiori, keeping them six points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.