Breaking: Arsenal defender William Saliba set to miss Liverpool clash after picking up first ever red card of his senior career

Arsenal defender William Saliba is set to miss their key Premier League game against Liverpool after receiving the first-ever red card of his senior career. He was sent off in the 30th minute after a foul on Evanilson during the Gunners' Premier League clash against Bournemouth on Saturday, October 19.

In the 27th minute, Saliba was initially shown a yellow card for a last-man foul on Evanilson. The defender caught up with the Bournemouth striker as he was approaching the ball and tripped him over from behind mid-pitch.

However, the referee Rob Jones changed it to a red after a quick VAR review. The scoreline was at 0-0 at that time. The French international is set to miss Arsenal's clash against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on October 27.

Before their Liverpool clash, the Gunners are set to face Shakhtar Donetsk at home in the UEFA Champions League group stage on October 22. Saliba will be available for the match.

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Why will Arsenal star William Saliba not face a three-match ban despite red card vs Bournemouth?

William Saliba - Source: Getty

William Saliba received a one-match ban after receiving a straight red card during Arsenal's clash against Bournemouth on Saturday. This is because Saliba's foul was considered a professional last-man foul.

Saliba's tackle took away a potential goal-scoring opportunity from Bournemouth forward Evanilson. In such cases, Premier League players receive only a one-match ban. Straight red cards given for violent conduct or dangerous tackle result in a three-match ban or more. Red cards for dissent lead to a two-match ban.

Saliba's red card marks the first one in his senior career. The Frenchman has received two yellow cards this season in the Premier League so far. The Gunners, meanwhile, have now faced three sending-offs in seven league games.