Arsenal sub Fabio Vieira shown straight red card for ‘horrific’ knee-high studs-up challenge

FABIO VIEIRA was shown red for a horror challenge on Josh Brownhill.

Arsenal were leading Burnley 3-1 at the Emirates and in control when the midfielder was sent off on 83 minutes.

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Fabio Vieira was shown red for a horror challenge on Josh Brownhill[/caption]

Vieira collided with Josh Brownhill in a challenge and after getting there second his knee-high studs-up challenge was reckless.

It left referee Michael Oliver with no choice but to send the Portuguese Under-21 international off and viewers in disgust.

One said: “Horrific from Vieira. Red card doesn’t seem enough.”

Another added: “Reckless tackle.”

One fumed: “The tackle was dangerous and unnecessary.”

Another said: “Fábio Vieira didn’t mean it, clearly. But it’s reckless nonetheless. Can’t complain about the red…”

Leandro Trossard had opened the scoring just before half time but it was Brownhill who levelled on 54 minutes.

Although just moments later, William Saliba restored Arsenal’s lead before Oleksandr Zinchenko wrapped up the points.