Arsenal charged over players’ reaction to red card

Following Myles Lewis-Skelly’s controversial dismissal in the 1-0 win over Wolves, players confronted referee Michael Oliver and the Football Association charged Arsenal.

After the teenager fouled Matt Doherty, Oliver sent Lewis-Skelly a straight red card in the first half, with the referee deeming it to be serious foul play.

The Gunners appealed against the decision and the 18-year-old’s three-match ban was overturned earlier this week.

Arsenal has until February 3 to respond to the FA charge.

According to referees’ bodies Professional Game Match Officials Limited, police have been looking into “threats and abuse” directed at Oliver.

According to the FA, Arsenal allegedly failed to make sure their players “did not act improperly.”

When Lewis-Skelly brought him down in the 43rd minute, Doherty was just outside the Wolves box as he launched a counter-attack.

Darren England, who served as the video assistant referee (VAR), upheld the decision to let him go.

Mikel Arteta, the manager at Arsenal, reacted with the red card, causing a rift in the opinion of experts and supporters.