Arsenal's Arteta Addresses Red Card Issues

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is addressing the team's alarming rate of red cards, which has reached 18 since he took over in December 2019, the highest in the Premier League. The latest incident involved William Saliba, who was sent off in a 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth, marking the third dismissal for Arsenal this season. Arteta acknowledged that playing with ten men creates significant challenges, complicating their ability to compete for the Premier League title. He emphasized the need to eradicate this issue, suggesting that avoiding discussion of the problem among players may be a viable strategy. Additionally, he hinted at a potential appeal regarding Saliba's suspension, citing inconsistencies in officiating compared to similar incidents. Injury updates indicated that key players such as Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard are progressing but remain unavailable for immediate matches.