Gabriel Martinelli sent off for two bookings in five seconds at Wolves

GABRIEL MARTINELLI has been despatched off for Arsenal after receiving two yellow playing cards in 5 seconds at Wolves.

Annoyed at having not been awarded a 69th minute free-kick, the Brazilian petulantly tried to dam a throw-in from being taken, pushing taker Daniel Podence.

Moments later he dedicated a pointless foul on Chiquinho, prompting referee Michael Oliver to blow his whistle.

The official had his yellow card out and signalled that Martinelli was being booked for his first offence.

And Oliver then sensationally raised the cardboard once more, confirming that it was for the following foul.

To Martinelli’s astonishment, Oliver’s crimson card was then brandished and he was despatched his marching orders.

The Gunners led 1-0 on the time, via Gabriel Magalhaes’ first-half opener.

Wolves thought they’d levelled instantly after a set-piece was turned residence, just for the offside flag to be raised.

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Martinelli’s crimson card was the newest lapse in self-discipline for Mikel Arteta’s males.

Arsenal have now been proven FOUR crimson playing cards in simply six matches in 2022.

Magalhaes was dismissed within the 2-1 defeat to Manchester Metropolis, whereas Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey have been crimson carded in opposition to Liverpool within the League Cup semi-finals.

Regardless of Martinelli’s lapse in self-discipline, Arsenal handle to intestine out a 1-0 victory.

The outcome sees the Gunners climb into fifth place forward of Manchester United.

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