Arsenal Fined £65,000 for Player Conduct After Overturned Red Card

The FA penalized Arsenal for failing to control players who surrounded the referee following Myles Lewis-Skelly's controversial red card against Wolves.

• Arsenal received a £65,000 fine from the FA for improper player conduct during their January 25 match against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
• Players surrounded referee Michael Oliver after Myles Lewis-Skelly was shown a red card for a tackle on Matt Doherty, which was later overturned on appeal.
• The FA stated that up to nine Arsenal players were in close proximity to the referee, with the intensity and duration of their protests being key aggravating factors.
• Arsenal admitted to the charge but argued that their players were civil and non-aggressive, though the FA maintained this did not mitigate their actions.
• Despite the controversy, Arsenal went on to win the match 1-0, with the incident drawing criticism and debate from pundits and fans.

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