Arsenal want Gibbs freed to face Swans

Arsenal insist Kieran Gibbs, who was mistakenly sent off against Chelsea for a handball committed by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, should not have to serve a suspension.

Gibbs was shown a red card by referee Andre Marriner during a 6-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge on Saturday even though Oxlade-Chamberlain was clearly the culprit — and even told the official he had got it wrong.

Now Arsenal are expected to claim a case of mistaken identity so that Gibbs can face Swansea at the Emirates tomorrow.