Why Moises Caicedo Was Handed Red Card Versus Arsenal?

Chelsea are currently playing the high-flying Arsenal in a crunch London derby at the Stamford Bridge in the Premier League, but have been dealt an early blow as Moises Caicedo was sent off for the Blues in the 38th minute. Moises Caicedo red card verdict was given for a tackle on Arsenal player Mikel Merino, a decision that stood following a VAR review too as Enzo Maresca's side were down to 10-men. They now have a daunting task ahead of themselves - to try and keep the free-scoring Gunners at bay with a man down for the remaining hour or so, something that none of the last 16 teams have been able to pull off.

The Pensioners came into the fixture on the back of three consecutive wins in the league and five from their last six, and were hoping for a big upset here. But their task is now cut out with Caicedo being sent for an early bath. It was turning out to be a tense game with five yellows in the first half, but he's the first to see a red. He lunged into a tackle at Merino, who came into possession, but Caicedo placed it high and ran his shin into Merino's ankle. The referee originally brandished a yellow, but following a review on the pitchside monitor, it was upgraded to a red and Caicedo was given the marching orders in Chelsea Vs Arsenal clash.