Saliba’s dismissal is another issue for Mikel Arteta to contend with. The Spaniard is already without captain Martin Odegaard due to injury, though he hinted on Friday that the Norwegian playmaker could be fit enough to face Liverpool next week.
Arsenal fans were quick to vent their frustrations at Webb and the PGMOL, chanting: “F*** Howard Webb” in the aftermath of Saliba’s red card. The Gunners went in at the break with the match still goalless.
The Gunners were also without Bukayo Saka against the Cherries after the winger picked up an injury on international duty.
