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Aston Villa Their efforts failed John DuranNewcastle’s red card appeal overturned.
The 21-year-old Colombia international was sent off on 32 minutes A 3-0 Boxing Day loss By the referee at St James’ Park Anthony Taylor After appearing to stamp out defender Fabian Scar, prompting a furious response from the head coach. This is Emerywho later The club has indicated it will appeal.
However, their bid proved unsuccessful and Duran will now serve a three-match ban for violent conduct.
A statement on Villa’s official X account read: “Aston Villa can confirm that the appeal against John Duran’s red card in our match with Newcastle United has been rejected. The player will now miss our next three matches.”
Emery insisted after the game that it was not a red card offence, adding: “I think he didn’t kick him on purpose. Of course we’re going to appeal and hopefully it’s not three matches because that’s too big a punishment for this action.”
The front man will sit Premier League Matches against Brighton and Leicester earlier in the year as well as an FA Cup third round clash with West Ham on 10 January.
PA
