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Ian Wright slammed referees Michael Oliver following Myles Lewis-Skelly’s controversial red card. The teenager was sent off for ‘serious foul play’ in Arsenal’s victory over Wolves.
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has expressed his outrage over the controversial red card shown to Myles Lewis-Skelly in Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 18-year-old defender was sent off for a high challenge on Matt Doherty, a decision that Wright has labeled as a “joke” and has raised serious questions about the competence of Premier League referees.
The red card incident occurred in the 43rd minute when Lewis-Skelly attempted to stop a Wolves counter-attack. His challenge on Doherty was deemed serious foul play by referee Michael Oliver and was confirmed by VAR, leaving many fans and pundits in disbelief.
Taking to social media, Wright did not mince his words, describing the decision as “a joke”. He argued that anyone who has played football, whether at the Premier League level or in a Sunday league, would know that the challenge was never a red card offense. Wright emphasized the inconsistency and lack of competence in Premier League officiating, calling for urgent improvements.
Wright’s comments reflect a broader frustration among fans and players regarding the standard of refereeing in the Premier League. He questioned when the league would bring in top-level officials to match the quality of the football being played. Wright’s passionate plea highlights the need for better refereeing to ensure fair and just decisions in matches.
Despite the controversy, Arsenal managed to secure the win thanks to Riccardo Calafiori’s second-half goal. However, the red card means Lewis-Skelly will miss the next three matches, including crucial games against Manchester City and Newcastle. Arsenal may consider appealing the decision, hoping for a review and potential overturn based on precedents set in similar cases.
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