Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly has red card rescinded as FA release statement

Arsenal have successfully appealed against Myles Lewis-Skelly’s sending off against Wolves.

The youngster was controversially shown a straight red card by Michael Oliver during the first half at Molineux.

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Lewis-Skelly’s red card has been rescinded by the FACredit: Getty

Lewis-Skelly was punished for a challenge on Matt Doherty after catching the full-back on his ankle as the Wolves full-back attempted to launch a counter-attack.

The controversial decision was not overturned by VAR but has now been rescinded by the FA.

In a statement, the FA confirmed: “An independent Regulatory Commission has upheld a claim of wrongful dismissal in relation to Myles Lewis-Skelly and removed his three-match suspension.

“The Arsenal player was sent off for serious foul play during their Premier League fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, January 25, 2025.”

As a result, Lewis-Skelly is now cleared to feature in Arsenal’s next Premier League match at home to Manchester City on Sunday.

The 18-year-old had been set to serve a three-match ban as a result of the dismissal.

His suspension would have seen Lewis-Skelly miss the upcoming league matches against City and Leicester.

He would have also been unavailable for the Gunners’ Carabao Cup semi-final second leg trip to Newcastle.

Despite the red card, Mikel Arteta’s side went on to beat Wolves 1-0 thanks to Riccardo Calafiori’s second half strike.

The Italian’s goal followed a red card for the hosts, with Joao Gomes dismissed in the 70th minute.

As a result of their victory, Arsenal remain six points behind league leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand.

More to follow.

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