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.

Breaking down the moment the French defender was dismissed for a professional foul — and what was said about it

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.

After Arsenal‘s 2-1 loss to Bournemouth, it seemed clear that the Gunners had decided not to appeal the red card shown to William Saliba.However, recent comments by Mikel Arteta suggest that the

Mikel Arteta has a selection headache ahead of Arsenal ’s huge Premier League clash with Liverpool because the Gunners will be without William Saliba. The defender was sent off in the 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth and is suspended for the game showdown at Emirates Stadium.

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.

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.

Sky Sports have dismissed claims PGMOL chief Howard Webb played a role in the decision to send off William Saliba during Arsenal’s defeat to Bournemouth. Saliba was shown a red card at the Vitality Stadium after tangling up with Evanilson and bringing the Bournemouth striker down as he went to race through on goal.