Mikel Arteta expressed satisfaction over the rescinding of Myles Lewis-Skelly's red card after Arsenal's match against Wolves, emphasizing the need to combat abuse directed at referees. Lewis-Skelly, an 18-year-old player, was initially dismissed for a high challenge which was upheld by VAR. Despite the controversy surrounding the decision, Arsenal won 1-0, leading to an appeal that the FA supported. Arteta highlighted the importance of improving the social environment in football, condemning any form of abuse that detracts from the sport’s beauty.
"Obviously (we are) really happy that the decision has been made and Myles is going to be available for us. Every time I talk about (abuse towards) a player, a coach, it doesn't matter."
"We have to try hard to eradicate it from the game. It certainly damages our sport. So let's get it out. We focus on the evolution of football and where it is heading in the next five years."
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