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Arsenal charged for failing to control players in aftermath of red card at Wolves

Arsenal have been charged by the FA
Arsenal have been charged by the FAAction Images via Reuters / Jason Cairnduff
Arsenal have been charged for failing to control their players, who surrounded referee Michael Oliver when Myles Lewis-Skelly (18) was controversially sent off on Saturday during their 1-0 away win at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.

Arsenal players protested the decision, which was overturned earlier this week following an appeal.

Oliver dismissed Lewis-Skelly for tripping Matt Doherty on the edge of the Wolves box before half-time and the video assistant referee upheld the decision.

After Arsenal provided clips of the incident as evidence, an independent commission overturned the red card, lifting his three-match ban.

"The referee had made an obvious error in sending off Lewis-Skelly for the challenge that he had made," the independent commission said.

Oliver's call was also criticised by fans and pundits, with referee Oliver receiving threats and abuse which prompted a police investigation.

Arsenal have until Monday to provide a response, the FA said.