Arsenal discover result of Myles Lewis-Skelly red card appeal as FA confirm final decision
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Arsenal have successfully appealed against the red card shown to defender Myles Lewis-Skelly during their match against Wolves.
The 18-year-old's three-match suspension has been overturned following a review of his dismissal.
Lewis-Skelly had been facing a ban that would have ruled him out of crucial fixtures against Manchester City, Newcastle and Leicester.
The incident occurred when Lewis-Skelly caught Matt Doherty above the ankle while breaking up a counter-attack just outside the Wolves penalty area.
Myles Lewis-Skelly was shown a straight red card in Arsenal's win over Wolves
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Referee Michael Oliver immediately showed the red card to the young defender.
The decision was subsequently reviewed and upheld by video assistant referee Darren England at the time.
Following the successful appeal, Lewis-Skelly is now available for Arsenal's Premier League home fixture against Manchester City on Sunday.
The defender can also take part in next week's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg away at Newcastle United.
He will additionally be eligible for selection when Arsenal face Leicester City in the Premier League on February 15.
Myles Lewis-Skelly will now be available to play this weekend
GETTYOliver and his family had been subjected to various threats and vile abuse following Sunday's match.
A statement from PGMOL on Sunday 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.”
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Myles Lewis-Skelly was punished for a foul on Matt DohertyPAArsenal manager Mikel Arteta declined to criticse Oliver directly after the match, but was unable to hide his frustration.
“I am absolutely fuming,” he said.
“If we cannot change actually what happened [in the game], hopefully at least it will be fair for the team, for the player and everybody what is going to happen in the next few weeks.
"I think it’s that obvious, maybe we don’t even need to [appeal].”
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