Luiz urged to leave Arsenal by his ex-teammate

David Luiz has been encouraged by Nuno Gomes to depart Arsenal for Benfica when his contract expires this summer. Luiz made just short of 250 appearances for Chelsea in two spells at the club between 2010 and 2019. In August 2019 it was announced that the centre-back had signed for their London rivals Arsenal for […]

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Arsenal set to offer defender Luiz one-year contract extension

Arsenal will reportedly offer David Luiz a one-year contract extension as the player continues to impress manager Mikel Arteta. The 33-year-old’s current deal expires in June as part of the Gunners’ policy to offer limited contracts to ageing players. He could now be set to finish his career at the Emirates as Arteta sees him […]

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Arsenal fail in Luiz appeal attempt; Bednarek red overturned

Arsenal have failed in their attempt to overturn David Luiz’s red card against Wolves. The Brazilian defender was sent off by referee Craig Pawson for clipping Willian Jose in the box. The decision was a controversial one, with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta claiming that he ‘could not see any contact’. READ: Barnes picks out main […]

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Clattenburg: Ref, VAR made wrong call over David Luiz red

Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg says David Luiz should not have been sent off for Arsenal against Wolves. The Brazilian was shown a red card just before the break after he clipped Willian Jose in the penalty area. Mikel Arteta – along with a number of pundits – was furious at the decision and […]

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Arsenal legend Wright surprised by ‘ridiculous’ Luiz red card

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has called David Luiz’s red card against Wolves ‘ridiculous’ and ‘harsh’. The Brazilian defender was sent off for a slight touch on Willian Jose as the player raced into the box. Referee Craig Pawson gave a penalty to Wolves, allowing Ruben Neves to score from the spot. FEATURE: One per club: […]

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Arsenal could appeal Luiz red against Wolves, says Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta thinks his team might appeal David Luiz’s red card against Wolves. The centre back was sent off during the 2-1 loss after seeming to trip up Willian Jose in the box. It was the slightest of touches from Luiz that sent Jose down as he was racing towards goal. FEATURE: Six […]

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Arteta questions Luiz red card after disappointing Wolves loss

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has questioned David Luiz’s red card during the 2-1 loss at Wolves, saying he ‘cannot see any contact’. The Gunners started the match brightly but saw Bukayo Saka’s goal ruled out for offside. They went ahead in the 32nd minute thanks to a great individual effort from Nicolas Pepe. FEATURE: Top […]

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Wolves 2-1 Arsenal: Leno and Luiz sent off for Gunners

Joao Moutinho’s stunning goal clinched a battling 2-1 win for Wolves as nine-man Arsenal self-destructed at Molineux. The midfielder’s brilliant 30-yard drive sealed victory for the hosts, who cashed in on two red cards from the Gunners. The visitors had total control after Nicolas Pepe’s opener, with Bukayo Saka shooting against a post and seeing […]

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