Arsenal have appealed towards Myles Lewis-Skelly’s controversial purple card towards Wolves, the PA information company understands.
Lewis-Skelly, 18, grew to become the third youngest participant to be dismissed in Premier League historical past when he was proven a straight purple card by referee Michael Oliver within the first half of Arsenal’s 1-0 win for taking down Matt Doherty in his personal half.
The choice was met with disbelief by pundits, with Alan Shearer calling it “one of many worst choices that I’ve seen in a very long time”.
The victory, which noticed Wolves additionally lowered to 10 males within the second half at Molineux, stored the strain on title rivals Liverpool.
Nevertheless, it’s understood that the Gunners have lodged an enchantment with the Soccer Assoicaiton within the hope that Lewis-Skelly’s suspension will likely be overturned.
Lewis-Skelly skilled along with his Arsenal team-mates on the membership’s London Colney base on Tuesday previous to their ultimate Champions League group fixture towards Girona.
Arsenal are third within the 36-team desk and are properly positioned to progress to the final 16 mechanically.
