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Saliba Receives First Career Red; Arsenal Defender to Miss Next Three Games

Oct 19, 2024, 05:10 PM

Arsenal defender William Saliba was sent off during the first half of the Premier League match against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. The red card, his first in 93 games for Arsenal and the first of his career, was issued following a VAR review for denial of a goalscoring opportunity. As a result, Arsenal will play the remaining hour with ten men. Saliba's suspension means he will miss the next three matches against Liverpool, Newcastle, and Chelsea. This is Arsenal's third red card in their first eight Premier League matches this season, making them the team with the most red cards in the league so far. Saliba became the fifth Premier League player to be sent off today amid growing debates about the consistency of refereeing decisions and the reliance on VAR. The match reached half-time with the score level.