Eddie Nketiah three-game ban upheld as Arsenal's red card appeal fails

Dismissed: Eddie Nketiah
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Arsenal have failed in their attempt to get Eddie Nketiah’s red card against Leicester City overturned.

The striker was sent off against the Foxes on Tuesday night, just four minutes after coming off the bench, for a high challenge on defender James Justin.

Initially referee Chris Kavanagh showed Nketiah a yellow card for the tackle but, after a lengthy VAR review and consulting the pitch-side monitor, he upgraded it to a red.

Arsenal challenged Nketiah’s red card in the hope the decision would be overturned by the FA on the grounds of wrongful dismissal.

The club were also hoping the 21-year-old’s ban would be reduced under the terms of a three-game ban being deemed excessive punishment.

Arsenal have, however, failed on both appeals and Nketiah is now facing the prospect of a three-game ban.

The striker will miss Premier League matches against Tottenham and Liverpool, as well as next week’s FA Cup semi-final with Manchester City.

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