Arsenal defender William Saliba will miss an important Premier League match after receiving a red card in Saturday’s game against Bournemouth. Saliba, a standout player for Arsenal this season, was sent off in the 30th minute for a foul on Evanilson that denied a clear goal-scoring chance.
Originally given a yellow card by referee Rob Jones, the decision was later changed to a red card after a VAR review. This is Saliba’s first red card in his career.
The timing of the suspension is particularly challenging for Mikel Arteta, as Arsenal is set to play league leaders Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium next weekend, leaving them without one of their key defenders.