WILLIAM SALIBA will miss Arsenal’s game against Liverpool after the club decided NOT to appeal his red card.
Saliba, 23, was sent off for a last-man foul on Bournemouth striker Evanilson as he tried to cover a wayward Leandro Trossard back pass.
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The centre-back was placed on the halfway line when he brought down the Cherries ace in the middle of the pitch after 30 minutes.
On-field referee Rob Jones initially issued a yellow card for the offence.
However, VAR Jared Gillett summoned Jones over to the monitor to review the decision.
The yellow card was then replaced with a straight red to send Saliba for an early shower.
Arsenal went on to lose the game 2-0, with the controversial decision being argued over by ex-ref Mark Halsey.
Manager Mikel Arteta had said the club were considering their options with regards to a potential appeal.
But Arsenal have now decided that the issue is not worth pressing, and have conceded the fight over the Frenchman’s suspension.
Saliba will miss one domestic match – next Sunday’s crunch clash against table-toppers Liverpool.
It was the third time this season the Gunners have seen a player sent off, with Declan Rice sent off against Brighton and Trossard sent off against Manchester City.
More to follow.
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