Arsenal were hit by another blow in the Premier League title race as William Saliba was sent off in the defeat to Bournemouth for their third red card this season.The centre-back was shown a straight red card for the denial of a goal-scoring opportunity when he dragged down Bournemouth’s Evanlison.

Breaking down the moment when French defender was dismissed for a professional foul - and what was said about it

William Saliba was sent off as Bournemouth dealt Arsenal a first defeat in the Premier League this season. The defender was dismissed for hauling down striker Evanilson near the halfway line, denying him a clear run on goal as for the third time this season the visitors finished a league game with 10 men.

Bournemouth striker Evanilson had a step on William Saliba, who pulled back the Brazilian ever so slightly and clipped his heels as he cut across the back of him to take him down. The referee initially gave Saliba a yellow card for the foul,

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said William Saliba’s red card ensured they had an impossible task against Bournemouth. The Gunners lost 2-0 to Bournemouth after going down to 10 men in the first half.