The Premier League has offered an explanation for the controversial red card handed to Myles Lewis-Skelly against Wolves.
Lewis-Skelly, 18, has been one of the breakout stars of the season, with the defender impressing for Arsenal on the left.
However, disaster struck for the teenager during the first half of the Gunners' trip to Molineux on Saturday when he was dismissed by referee Michael Oliver for a challenge over Matt Doherty, despite the incident taking place in the Wolves' half.
Several fans and pundits were left shocked by the decision, with Tim Sherwood one of many to be hit.
Speaking on Football Saturday, the former Tottenham player and manager said: 'I'm still reeling from it, I can't believe Michael Oliver sent him on!!'
Many fans were also furious at the decision, with one describing it as 'outrageous'.
They wrote: 'I've never seen a red card like the one Lewis-Skelly just came. That's outrageous. '
Meanwhile, another user added: 'When Tim Sherwood says it's a yellow at most, you know it's a bad decision.'
And shortly after the controversial call, the Premier League issued a statement on why Lewis-Skelly was sent off.
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The incident occurred in the 43rd minute of the clash and appeared to be a cynical trip by Lewis-Skelly to stop a counter-attack, something that would usually be punished by a yellow card.
Meanwhile, new Match of the Day host Mark Chapman was left similarly shocked by the decision.
“Baffling and nonsensical from supposedly one of our best referees,” he said on the BBC.
However, Mike Dean, who works as a football referee expert on Saturday, supported his former colleague's call.
“I have a still image,” he said. 'When you see it you can see why the referee decided what he did. He has placed his studs along the inside of his leg. '
Arsenal made a second-half change, with left-back Riccardo Calafiori coming on for Ethan Nwaneri as Mikel Arteta reshuffled his pack.
Calafiori then put the Gunners ahead in the 74th minute of the clash, which came minutes after Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes had been dismissed, with the Italian's strike proving to be the winner at Molineux.
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