Liverpool news as former Reds defender Jamie Carragher backtracks on Howard Webb joke after William Saliba Arsenal red card

Jamie Carragher raised eyebrows on social media by questioning whether Howard Webb stepped in to send off William Saliba during Arsenal 's clash with Bournemouth.

Jamie Carragher has stoked the Arsenal conspiracy flames on social media after what he saw in their defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday following William Saliba's dismissal.

PGMOL chief Howard Webb was in attendance for Arsenal's defeat at Bournemouth and was seen wearing an earpiece during the match.

William Saliba was shown a red card during Arsenal's Premier League clash with Bournemouth after pulling back Evanilson, with the VAR helping change the decision.

William Saliba’s red card for Arsenal against Bournemouth is bound to go down as one of the most controversial refereeing decisions of the season. Saliba tugged back Cherries striker Evanilson when a loose pass from Leandro Trossard appeared bound to have set him free on goal.

Arsenal found themselves down to 10 men again in the Premier League season when William Saliba came together with Bournemouth striker Evanilson.