See the reactions on social media to Myles Lewis-Skelly’ contentious red card from referee Michael Oliver during Arsenal’s game against Wolves.
Myles Lewis-Skelly Red Card Incident
The incident occurred towards the end of the first half when Arsenal were pressing for a breakthrough.
It stemmed from an Arsenal corner, which was dealt with comfortably by Wolves, who looked to counter. But before Matt Doherty could charge away, he was tripped by Lewis-Skelly in what seemed like a fairly innocuous foul.
However, much to the surprise of the Arsenal players, referee Michael Oliver dished out a red card, despite the foul occurring around 80 yards from goal.
On replay, it appeared to be a routine, if slightly cynical, tactical foul.
Myles Lewis-Skelly just got sent off for this…
He wasn’t even the last man! How’s that a red card? 😂
pic.twitter.com/zkinfsNwCd— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) January 25, 2025
Even Wolves’ defender Santiago Bueno was caught on camera looking shocked by the call.
Come on even the Wolves player was shocked it was a red 😭 pic.twitter.com/l8wWvCX0jx
— JF (@TwoFourFours) January 25, 2025
Oliver’s decision meant that Arsenal were forced to play with ten men for the remainder of the match, which altered the dynamic of the game.
However, in the 70th minute, Wolves were down a man of their own after Joao Gomes received his second yellow card of the match, levelling up the playing field.
This red card also added to Arsenal’s troubled history with Michael Oliver, as it marked the eighth time he had sent off an Arsenal player—more than any other club.
Fan Reactions to Lewis-Skelly Red Card
It’s fair to say Arsenal fans weren’t overly pleased with Oliver’s decision…
Looking forward to rivals explaining how this one is the correct call https://t.co/u4eGxUYnWN
— Paddy (@PaddyArsenal) January 25, 2025
Every single fan in the league need to stop the banter and say enough is enough at this point.
Arsenal are clearly and consistently officiated differently with precise, once-in-a-century calls engineered to destroy their momentum when the opportunity appears.
— AI (@nonewthing) January 25, 2025
BBC radio “A bar so low that even a limbo dancing snake could get under it. Rodri would have 20 reds a season if that was a red card”
— JB™️ (@gunnerpunner) January 25, 2025
Genuinely walk off the pitch. This isn’t football.
— Alex (@AMonFootball) January 25, 2025
wonder how rival fans will try and gaslight everyone about this red card (which is never a red and you’ll never see it again)
— George (@GheorgheWright) January 25, 2025
Other fans and pundits were equally perplexed, expressing their disbelief on social media.
If that trip by Myles Lewis-Skelly is considered Serious Foul Play then there will be a torrent of red cards every game. I’ve rewatched it 8 times now and it’s a trip and a yellow. Rediculous decision. #AFC #WOLARS
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) January 25, 2025
I think thats the worst Red Card I’ve ever seen in the Prem with and without VAR.
— Suga Shaun (@shaunypizzle) January 25, 2025
Just seen the Lewis-Shelly red and they’ve definitely got every right to complain about that one, wow it’s bad from the ref.
— Lewis (@_LewisLFC) January 25, 2025
Yeeeeaaaahhhh. I’m struggling with this one 🤔
That can’t be a red can it?! https://t.co/Cu6LRkfluD— James Allcott (@jamesallcott) January 25, 2025
I’m all for Arsenal having a beast but that is never ever a red card, one of the worst decisions I’ve ever seen 😩 Jheez lol
— Jamie Ohara (@Mrjamieohara1) January 25, 2025
5Live experts on Lewis-Skelly red card…
Pat Nevin: “a bar so low even a limbo dancing snake couldn’t get under it…”
Mark Chapman: “baffling and nonsensical from supposedly one of our best referees.”— John Cross (@johncrossmirror) January 25, 2025
