Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly involved in red card controversy and transfer news

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed intense frustration following a controversial red card issued to 18-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly during a Premier League victory over Wolves at Molineux. Referee Michael Oliver dismissed Lewis-Skelly in the 43rd minute for what was deemed violent conduct, a decision upheld by VAR despite the incident occurring 30 yards from the goal. Lewis-Skelly became one of the youngest players in Premier League history to receive a straight red card.

Despite playing with ten men for much of the match, Arsenal secured a win through a 70th-minute goal by substitute Riccardo Calafiori, after Wolves' João Gomes was also sent off. The victory marked Arsenal's first away clean sheet in ten Premier League matches.

Separately, reports indicate that Lewis-Skelly chose to remain at Arsenal this summer despite significant interest from Manchester United. The decision was reportedly influenced by a ‘secret conversation’ with Arteta, who expressed a determination to keep the player and showed a willingness to adjust tactical systems to accommodate his role in the squad.