Arsenal was charged by the FA for the behavior of its players during the Premier League victory on Saturday against Wolverhampton Wanderers in Molineux.
The game was dominated by the decision of the referee Michael Oliver, Arsenal Youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly in the final phases of the first half, which was confirmed by Var at the time.
Although replays showed that Lewis-Skelly Matt Doherty had ruthlessly caught the ankle, there was an outcry from Arsenal players, fans and a number of media personalities about the decision, mainly due to the place on the field near the Wolves Box.
Oliver even demanded the protection of the police because detour threats had sent him the way. But the FA later decided to lift the red card and to lift a three-game suspension according to Arsenal’s appointment.
Despite this success, the reaction of Arsenal players in the heat of the moment still increased against FA rules against behavior on the field. Therefore, the Gunners are now exposed to a new charge after their players have behaved “inappropriately” by surrounding the referee.
Arsenal has until Monday, February 3, to respond to the indictment.
Since 2023, the FA has tried to comply with poor behaviors of players and coaches. Before last season and supported by ‘Love Football. Protect The Game’s Campaign led a new participant charta, which was distributed deep into the non-league, stronger measures for players and others to comply with on the game days. Match officials are “authorized to take more robust measures”, supported afterwards with “stronger additional disciplinary measures” of the FA.