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Arsenal set to appeal David Luiz's controversial red card against Wolves as manager Mikel Arteta challenges VAR to justify the decision

Arsenal are planning to appeal David Luiz’s controversial red card against Wolves.

Luiz was sent off just before half time for denying a goal-scoring opportunity in an incident involving Wolves striker Willian Jose in Arsenal’s eventual 2-1 defeat at Molineux.

As Jose bore down on goal his foot appeared to catch Luiz on the knee. Referee Craig Pawson awarded a penalty which Ruben Neves scored and Luiz was also dismissed.

Arsenal will appeal the red card handed to David Luiz for a foul on Wolves striker Willian Jose

Arsenal will appeal the red card handed to David Luiz for a foul on Wolves striker Willian Jose

Luiz was judged to have caught the striker and sent him off balance inside the area

Luiz was judged to have caught the striker and sent him off balance inside the area

However, contact was minimal and also occurred when Luiz did not appear to be making a challenge.