PGMOL don release statement on Moises Caicedo red card from Chelsea’s Premier League London derby with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.
Caicedo start match full energy, running everywhere and tackling hard in midfield. But in 34th minute, overzealous challenge on Mikel Merino see him sent off. Ref Anthony Taylor first show yellow, but after pitchside VAR review, decision change to red. Replays show Caicedo leg outstretched, studs up, connect with Merino ankle.
PGMOL Statement
“After VAR review, the referee overturned original yellow card to Caicedo and issued red for serious foul play,” Premier League Match Centre post read. Referee say: “Chelsea 25 makes challenge with excessive force and endangers safety of opponent, final decision red card.”
Chelsea dey dominate before red, but Arsenal create best chance after incident, Gabriel Martinelli force Robert Sanchez into big save.
Caicedo Suspension: Matches He Go Miss
Red card for serious foul play mean automatic three-game ban. Caicedo go miss:
- Midweek clash with Leeds United at Elland Road
- Bournemouth (Dec 6)
- Everton (Dec 13)
He fit play Champions League game vs Atalanta (Dec 9), and return in domestic cup against Cardiff City (FA Cup, Dec 16). Caicedo no go play Premier League until trip to Newcastle United on Dec 20, meaning Maresca go lose key midfield enforcer for three weeks.
Reece James and Malo Gusto fit cover alongside Enzo Fernandez or Andrey Santos, while Dario Essugo, back in full training after thigh operation, fit also feature in coming weeks.