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New angle of controversial Myles Lewis-Skelly red card emerges and fans think it tells a different story

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Updated 17:33 25 Jan 2025 GMTPublished 16:58 25 Jan 2025 GMT

New angle of controversial Myles Lewis-Skelly red card emerges and fans think it tells a different story

Lewis-Skelly was shown a red card in the first half of Arsenal's win over Wolves.

Ryan Smart

Ryan Smart

A new angle of Myles Lewis-Skelly's red card for Arsenal against Wolves has emerged - and it's got fans talking.

The 18-year-old was sent off by referee Michael Oliver at Molineux for bringing down Wolves defender Matt Doherty around 10 yards outside the hosts' own penalty area.

VAR decided to side with Oliver's decision and not rescind the red card, with the Premier League's Match Centre Twitter account stating: "The referee's call of a red card for Lewis-Skelly was checked and confirmed by VAR, who deemed his challenge to have been serious foul play."

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Fans were not convinced, though, with one Arsenal supporter describing the red card as 'the worst decision I've ever witnessed at a football stadium'.

Lewis-Skelly brought down Wolves defender Matt Doherty (Image: Getty)
Lewis-Skelly brought down Wolves defender Matt Doherty (Image: Getty)

The red card decision meant Arsenal would have to play the remainder of the Premier League clash at Molineux with 10 men - although the playing field was levelled once Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes was shown a second yellow on 70 minutes.

Subsequently, a new angle of the Lewis-Skelly incident emerged on social media - and it has certainly got fans talking.

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The clip shows a reverse, zoomed-in angle of the left-back's tackle, with clear contact spotted between the two players.

Although significant contact appears to only be made when Lewis-Skelly trods on the foot of Doherty, the Arsenal defender's boot also appears to make slight contact with Doherty's shin area beforehand.

In response, one fan wrote: "Seeing this angle, when you add that it's 100 per cent intentional and an attempt to trip him, with the fact that he's caught him studs first on the ankle, then not sure it's that controversial anymore."

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A second claimed: "100 per cent the correct decision. It's stopped an attack, it's dangerous."

Arsenal fans were furious with referee Michael Oliver over the decision (Image: Getty)
Arsenal fans were furious with referee Michael Oliver over the decision (Image: Getty)

A third said: "For everyone who is nailing their colours to the mast, watch this angle. It's an ankle breaker."

And a fourth added: "I can see why it's a red. No attempt to kick the ball, studs up, catches the shin area."

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And a fifth stated: "That's actually very naughty. Great spot from the ref."

The Gunners would eventually go on to take a 1-0 lead in the second half through Riccardo Calafiori, and successfully held on as Mikel Arteta's side returned to winning ways in the Premier League following their 2-2 draw with Aston Villa.

Featured Image Credit: Premier League

Topics: Arsenal, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Fan Reactions, Michael Oliver, Champions League, Premier League

Ryan Smart
Ryan Smart

Live in constant hope of the top flight as a Preston North End fan. Written in the past for SPORF, GiveMeSport and more.

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