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Antonio Conte blames referee for David Luiz red card as Chelsea boss claims defender was fouled by Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez in build-up

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte felt referee Michael Oliver should have stopped play for a foul on David Luiz before the defender was sent off in Sunday's goalless draw with Arsenal.

Luiz was shown a straight red card late on for a poor challenge on Sead Kolasinac which saw both benches rise to their feet.

The Brazil defender, who had earlier been booked for catching Laurent Koscielny with an overhead kick, now faces a three-match suspension which would include the Premier League visit of Manchester City.

Antonio Conte criticised ref Michael Oliver after Chelsea's 0-0 draw with Arsenal on Sunday
Antonio Conte criticised ref Michael Oliver after Chelsea's 0-0 draw with Arsenal on Sunday
He was annoyed with an incident which saw David Luiz sent off for a foul on Sead Kolasinac
He was annoyed with an incident which saw David Luiz sent off for a foul on Sead Kolasinac

Conte reckons Luiz was fouled by Alexis Sanchez prior to the challenge which saw him dismissed three minutes from time.