Myles Lewis-Skelly’s wrongful dismissal case has been validated, leading to the cancellation of his three-match ban following a red card received while playing for Arsenal.

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In a significant turn of events, the FA has confirmed that an independent regulatory group has upheld Arsenal’s wrongful dismissal claim concerning Myles Lewis-Skelly’s red card from the recent clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

As a result, the 18-year-old defender’s three-match suspension has been lifted, allowing him to return to the squad for selection. Lewis-Skelly was sent off in the 43rd minute of Arsenal’s 4-1 victory at Molineux after tripping Matt Doherty deep in Wolves’ territory.

While many anticipated a yellow card for the young talent’s challenge, referee Michael Oliver opted for a straight red, citing serious foul play. This decision left Arsenal’s players and management, particularly boss Mikel Arteta, visibly frustrated. The dismissal marked the fourth red card for the Gunners this season, a statistic that has raised eyebrows among fans and pundits alike.

Fortunately for Arsenal, the match took a turn when Wolves were also reduced to ten men. Joao Gomes received a second yellow card in the 70th minute for a foul on Jurrien Timber, evening the playing field. The Gunners capitalised on their numerical advantage, with substitute Riccardo Calafiori, who came on for Ethan Nwaneri at half-time, scoring a stunning goal in the 74th minute.

This victory not only secured three vital points in Arsenal’s pursuit of the Premier League title but also maintained the gap between them and league leaders Liverpool at six points. Had Lewis-Skelly’s red card stood, he would have faced a three-match ban, missing crucial fixtures including a blockbuster encounter against Manchester City this Sunday, a trip to Leicester City the following week, and a pivotal Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Newcastle United at St James’ Park.

Now, with the suspension overturned, Lewis-Skelly is available for all these matches, including Wednesday night’s UEFA Champions League showdown against Girona, which will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and discovery+.

Having graduated from the Arsenal academy and made his first-team breakthrough this season, Lewis-Skelly has already made 17 appearances under Arteta, including three in European competition. Although he missed the squad for the victory over Dinamo Zagreb due to injury, he made a notable full Champions League debut against Monaco in the previous match.

As Arsenal continue their quest for silverware, the return of Lewis-Skelly will undoubtedly bolster their defensive options in what promises to be a thrilling few weeks ahead.