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Joel Mians

Why was Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly Sent Off Against Wolves?

Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly was given the first red card of his senior career against Wolves for a foul on Matt Doherty. | IMAGO / Pro Sports Images

Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly' was given a controversial first-half red card in the Premier League match against Wolves on Saturday by referee Michael Oliver for his late challenge on Wolves defender Matt Doherty.

However, despite going down to 10 players, defender Riccardo Calafiori's superb half-volley ensured Arsenal left Molineux with a vital 1–0 win against a Wolves side that was reduced to 10 players after João Gomes's forceful late tackle on visiting right back Jurrien Timber.

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