'Character in adversity'

The extremely controversial decision to show Myles Lewis-Skelly a red card against Wolves has had plenty of coverage over the last couple of days and it was one of the most bizarre refereeing calls I've ever seen live.

But I want to write about Arsenal's reaction.

I was really impressed by their composure and calmness in response to the extremely harsh call. It was Arsenal's fourth sending off of the season in the Premier League and I wonder if they've learnt from some of their past reactions to players being red carded.

The fans were furious and stunned on the other side of the Molineux pitch but in the technical area Mikel Arteta and his coaching staff made sure that an upset Lewis-Skelly was quickly ushered down the tunnel as they made a plan with how to deal with losing him. Of course there was frustration on the pitch too but above all there seemed to be a clear resolve from players and the staff to concentrate on what's next rather than allow the injustice to distract them.

I wouldn't be at all surprised if that's been talked about and planned with discussions at the training ground since their last red card.

Second-half, after Riccardo Calafiori came on, Arsenal were the better side in the opening stages and could have taken the lead even before the big turning point in the game, which was the red card for Joao Gomes.

Arsenal will hope that it's their final red card of the season but Arteta will surely be proud of the character in adversity and the resilient response to one of the most talked about officiating decisions of the season.