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David Luiz should have been sent off twice in Chelsea stalemate with Arsenal, says Graeme Souness as he brands 'leg-breaker' tackle on Sead Kolasinac a 'red card plus'

David Luiz will serve a three-match ban for the red card issued in Chelsea's 0-0 draw with Arsenal but Graeme Souness thinks the defender got off lightly.

The Blues centre back was dismissed by referee Michael Oliver for a reckless challenge on Sead Kolasinac late on.

Souness described the challenge as a 'red card plus' and suggested that Luiz should have been sent off earlier in the second half for another count of dangerous play.

David Luiz became the third Chelsea player to be shown a red card this season on Sunday
David Luiz became the third Chelsea player to be shown a red card this season on Sunday
The centre back was sent off for a reckless tackle on Arsenal's Sead Kolasinac in a 0-0 draw
The centre back was sent off for a reckless tackle on Arsenal's Sead Kolasinac in a 0-0 draw

Luiz was shown a yellow card on 52 minutes after he attempted to score with an overhead kick but instead caught Laurent Koscielny in the face.