Mikel Arteta has controversially suggested that "rules have changed again" after Arsenal suffered another setback with its fifth red card of the season, placing a dent in its Premier League title aspirations.

With a game still in hand for second-placed Arsenal, the challenge seems daunting with only 12 games remaining.

In the clash against West Ham, Jarrod Bowen's goal was the difference, but the dismissal of Myles Lewis-Skelly in the 73rd minute certainly didn't aid Arsenal's efforts.



This season's dismissals included Declan Rice in the contentious draw with Brighton, Leandro Trossard against Manchester City, William Saliba at Bournemouth, and now two sendings-off for Lewis-Skelly in just one month.

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Despite having one of the red cards rescinded, Arsenal's disciplinary woes continue to be a talking point, with the club still leading the Premier League in sendings off.

Myles Lewis-Skelly saw red during Arsenal game against West Ham.

Despite trailing Liverpool by 11 points in the league standings, Arteta has expressed pride in his team's performance this season, considering it "one of the proudest moments" since he took the helm at Arsenal in December 2019.

He said: "I think we have made big strides this season.

We are here to win, that's it, and to win the next game, and to win the previous 15 and the next 15, and to win the Champions League if we can
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