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Max Mallow

Arsenal's William Saliba Red Card vs. Bournemouth Draws Controversy

Saliba will miss the next three league games for Arsenal barring an appeal. | IMAGO/Focus Images

Arsenal found themselves down to 10 men again in the Premier League season when William Saliba came together with Bournemouth striker Evanilson.

A horrible backwards pass from Leandro Trossard caught Saliba out of position with Evanilson trying to pounce on the ball. Saliba made contact with the striker as he went to ground. Referee Rob Jones blew his whistle and originally awarded the French defender a yellow card after some deliberation. After VAR recommended that Jones go check the monitor to review his on-field decision, the yellow card was rescinded and Saliba was sent off. It's the first red card of his career.

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