Arsenal fans were furious after William Saliba became their third player to be sent off this season during the defeat to Bournemouth, especially in light of similar incidents in other games

The Gunners will definitely be without the suspended William Saliba, while Jurrien Timber was absent again for the 1-0 Champions League win against Shakhtar Donetsk. Takehiro Tomiyasu, who has kept Mohamed Salah quiet in the past, is also out after having a setback in his return from a knee injury.

Saliba faced up to a three-game suspension for receiving a straight red card, but since his foul was "professional" and not deemed violent or dangerous, he will only miss one Premier League match. The 23-year-old will not be available in Arsenal's upcoming clash with Liverpool on Oct. 27.

Arsenal will not appeal William Saliba’s red card from their Premier League defeat to Bournemouth. Saliba was given a straight red card in the 30th minute for bringing down Evanilson when the Bournemouth striker was set to race through on goal.

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

Any hopes of some Reiss Nelson-esque fightback were extinguished before too long. Jakub Kiwior, who had looked ill at ease from the moment he was thrust in as the right center back, undercooked a back pass. Evanilson beat Raya to the ball, got the knock and won the penalty. Kluivert converted.

William Saliba is banned for Arsenal's Premier League clash with Liverpool on Sunday after receiving a red card against Bournemouth

Arsenal defender William Saliba was shown a straight red card during his side's 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth. The France international was initially brandished with just a caution after hauling down Cherries forward Evanilson before a VAR intervention ultimately led to Saliba being shown a straight red.

William Saliba was shown a red card against Bournemouth and the result has sorely impacted Arsenal's hopes of winning the Premier League title.

William Saliba is facing a suspension after being given a red card in Arsenal’s loss to Bournemouth. Mikel Arteta has declared that Arsenal have yet to decide whether to appeal William Saliba’s red card.