Mikel Arteta was visibly upset after referee Michael Oliver issued a red card to Myles Lewis-Skelly during Arsenal's 1-0 victory away at Wolves. Lewis-Skelly's dismissal marked him as one of the youngest players to receive a red card in Premier League history. Despite playing with ten men, Arsenal managed to secure the win with a goal from Riccardo Calafiori, showcasing their defensive capabilities. Arteta highlighted the team's character and resilience, noting the importance of personality and intelligence in their performance, which marked their first away clean sheet in ten Premier League games.
Arteta expressed his anger at the referee's decision by stating, "I am absolutely fuming, but I leave it with you. Because it is that obvious."
Arteta praised his team's resilience and performance despite being a man down, noting, "It was about character. It was about the personality of the team, courage and intelligence to play the game we wanted to play."
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