### Jamie Carragher Retracts Statement on Howard Webb's Involvement in Saliba Red Card Controversy

In a swiftly withdrawn social media post, football pundit Jamie Carragher questioned whether PGMOL chief Howard Webb had a role in the controversial red card handed to Arsenal's William Saliba during their match against Bournemouth. The French defender was dismissed after a VAR review, upgrading his initial yellow card to a red for denying a goalscoring opportunity. The decision, made 30 minutes into the match, left Arsenal fans at the stadium visibly frustrated.

This incident marks the third time this season that an Arsenal player has been sent off, following the earlier contentious dismissals of Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard. The string of red cards has prompted Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to openly challenge both the referees and the PGMOL, sparking a broader debate about the consistency of officiating standards.

Carragher’s now-deleted post, shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), speculated on Webb’s influence in the decision-making process. He wrote, "Was Howard Webb involved in the decision-making of the red card for Saliba??" The comment came as images surfaced online showing Webb checking his phone during the incident.

Webb, known for regularly explaining significant refereeing decisions through Premier League roundup videos, was present in the stands at Bournemouth during the match. Though Carragher quickly retracted his post, the controversy highlights ongoing tensions and scrutiny surrounding refereeing decisions in the Premier League this season.