Arsenal Wins Appeal Over Myles Lewis-Skelly Red Card
The 18-year-old's controversial dismissal against Wolves was overturned, but referee Michael Oliver faces police investigation over threats and abuse.
- Myles Lewis-Skelly's red card during Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers was overturned by an independent FA regulatory commission, allowing him to avoid a three-match suspension.
- The referee, Michael Oliver, had issued the red card for what he deemed serious foul play, a decision upheld by VAR but widely criticized by pundits and fans as an error.
- Oliver and his family have since faced death threats and abuse, prompting a police investigation and condemnation from the referees' body, PGMOL.
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed relief over the overturned decision but strongly condemned the abuse directed at Oliver, calling for greater efforts to eliminate such behavior from football.
- The controversy has reignited debates over refereeing standards, VAR's role, and the increasing hostility towards officials in both professional and grassroots football.
The Guardian 
