Saliba faced up to a three-game suspension for receiving a straight red card, but since his foul was "professional" and not deemed violent or dangerous, he will only miss one Premier League match. The 23-year-old will not be available in Arsenal's upcoming clash with Liverpool on Oct. 27.

However, former Premier League referee Dermot Gallgher believes a red card was the correct punishment for Saliba, because of where the ball was travelling and how far away White was. The Frenchman will now miss Arsenal's huge clash against Liverpool, barring a successful appeal.

Any hopes of some Reiss Nelson-esque fightback were extinguished before too long. Jakub Kiwior, who had looked ill at ease from the moment he was thrust in as the right center back, undercooked a back pass. Evanilson beat Raya to the ball, got the knock and won the penalty. Kluivert converted.

William Saliba was sent off in the 30th minute after Rob Jones determined he denied a goal scoring opportunity.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has commented on the club potentially looking to appeal the red card decision against William Saliba in the weekend defeat away to Bournemouth.The Gunners suffered their

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has admitted his team need to "eradicate" the ill discipline that has seen them pick up three red cards this season.

Arsenal defender William Saliba will miss a crucial fixture in the Premier League calendar after being shown a red card during Saturday's clash with Bournemouth.

William Saliba became the third Arsenal player to see red this season after the defender was sent for a last-man challenge on Bournemouth's Evanilson.

PGMOL chief has no input in officiating decisions after unfounded questions raised on social media during Gunners loss to Bournemouth

Howard Webb was listening to the VAR conversation which led to William Saliba’s red card for Arsenal, but did not influence the final decision.