Arsenal have been informed that the controversial red card shown to defender David Luiz against Wolves will stand, and the player will now undertake a suspension.
Luiz was handed the straight-red dismissal following an apparent coming together with striker Willian Jose inside the area, which saw the Wolves forward left sprawling on the turf as a result.
Luiz immediately pleaded his innocence to the referee after a penalty kick and red card were awarded, only for the Video Assistant Referee to back up the decision and confirm his exit from the field.
Arsenal were left seething with the decision, and went on to lose the game 2-1 in the Midlands to see their Premier League season take another set-back.
In the aftermath of the tie manager Mikel Arteta confirmed the Gunners would appeal the decision, and said he would accept the call if VAR could clearly justify why the action was taken.
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fashomoiyaagba
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England ref always play bet when come to arsenal match by fixed our match by doing they want to do
9jaNinja
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Only God knows what referees in England are smoking. 🤔
NizamShabir
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How can that be red card really cause his an arsenal player if that was man United that was not even a foul
Lohaenrsyz
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clear example why English referees rarely feature in European or national championships