BBC SPORT
The decision left Mikel Arteta “fuming”, pundits were baffled, while Arsenal fans were furious.
The Gunners may have beaten struggling Wolves 1-0 to maintain their Premier League title hopes – but it was Myles Lewis-Skelly’s controversial red card that stole the headlines.
In the 43rd minute Lewis-Skelly caught Wolves’ Matt Doherty above the ankle to break up a counter-attack on the edge of Wolves’ box – about 70 yards away from Arsenal’s goal.
Referee Michael Oliver showed the 18-year-old a straight red card, a decision which was upheld by the video assistant referee (VAR).
After the match, Arsenal manager Arteta told BBC Match of the Day the decision was “so obvious that today you don’t need my words”.
“I am absolutely fuming but I leave it with you,” he said to Sky Sports.
“Because it is that obvious, I don’t think my words are going to help.”
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