Arsenal have received an ‘unfair’ verdict on William Saliba red card against Bournemouth which could affect the player’s participation in the UCL against Shaktar on Tuesday evening
Arsenal receive verdict on William Saliba red card against Bournemouth
Arsenal have received verdict from the PGMOL following the controversial red card against Bournemouth on Saturday
Arsenal defender William Saliba was shown a red card in a controversial decision during their match against Bournemouth, a call that has split opinions among refereeing experts. Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has backed the red card, while his colleague Mark Halsey believes the VAR intervention was unnecessary.
The incident occurred when Arsenal, already down to 10 men for the third time this season, saw Saliba dismissed in the second half. Referee Rob Jones initially issued a yellow card after Saliba fouled Bournemouth’s striker Evanilson, who was far from the goal. However, after a VAR review at the recommendation of assistants at Stockley Park, the decision was upgraded to a red card, leaving the Arsenal camp frustrated.