THE FA have released a statement to confirm Myles Lewis-Skelly’s ban has been OVERTURNED.
The Arsenal teenager was sent off in the 43rd minute for a challenge on Wolves’ Matt Doherty.
AFPMyles Lewis-Skelly’s ban has been overturned[/caption]
Lewis-Skelly tripped the defender as Wolves began to break away on the counter attack following an Gunners corner.
He was immediately dismissed by referee Michael Oliver – much to the anger of Mikel Arteta and his fuming players.
Arsenal launched an appeal and the FA have now confirmed Lewis-Skelly’s suspension has been lifted.
It read: “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.”
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited took the same approach they gave to Bruno Fernandes – who was “wrongfully” sent off against Tottenham in September.
Arsenal legend Ian Wright berated the state of Premier League officiating after the controversial red card incident.
He said: “It’s a joke. Anyone who has ever played the game, and I’m not even talking Premier League, 5-a-side, Sunday League, they know it’s never a red.
“Yellow card and nobody says a word. Time and time again this level of refereeing the decisions in the Premier League, the inconsistency, the excuses, the apologies. All of them are the centre of attention for me.
“We can’t criticise too hard because otherwise where are the referees going to come from. Where are we going to get them?
“But I’m sorry. This is the highest level of football and we do not have the highest level of referees.
“When will the Premier League bring the best referees into the so called best league in the world. At the moment with this level of refereeing we’re nowhere near it.”
Alan Shearer branded it “one of the worst decisions that I’ve seen in a long time.”
Ref Oliver was subject to sick abuse including death threats following the contentious red cared – leading to a police probe.
And the PGMOL released a statement on Sunday condemning the abuse directed at Oliver after the match.
It read: “We are appalled by the threats and abuse directed at Michael Oliver following the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal fixture.
“No official should be subject to any form of abuse, let alone the abhorrent attacks aimed at Michael and his family over the past 24 hours.
“The police are aware, and a number of investigations have commenced.
“We are supporting Michael, and all those affected, and are determined to tackle this unacceptable behaviour.
“Sadly, this is not the first time a match official has been forced to deal with threats in recent times.
“We will continue to support all investigations.”
Lewis-Skelly, 18, is now available for Arsenal’s next match against Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday.
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