Arsenal unsuccessful in appeal to overturn David Luiz dismissal, but Southampton star Jan Bednarek has red card rescinded

Arsenal defender David Luiz’s red card against Wolves will not be overturned.

The Brazilian centre-back was sent off after conceding a penalty for a trip on Willian Jose inside the penalty box on Tuesday night.

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Arsenal were on top at Molineux before Wolves won a penalty

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David Luiz was sent off, Wolves equalised just before half time in a match that Arsenal eventually lost

Ruben Neves levelled the scores when he stuck away the resulting spot-kick before a brilliant effort from Joao Moutinho gave Wolves a 2-1 win at Molineux.

What little contact there was appeared to be accidental, but the Football Association have told the Gunners that the decision will stand.

“We have worked really hard to overturn David Luiz’s red card,” the club said in a statement on their website.

“We presented our case to the FA but are disappointed that our appeal has been unsuccessful.

“We accept the FA’s decision and continue our preparations for Saturday’s match against Aston Villa.”

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Luiz will not feature during Arsenal’s trip to Villa Park on Saturday

Southampton enjoyed more luck with the FA on Thursday after an independent regulatory commission upheld a claim of wrongful dismissal of defender Jan Bednarek.

Bednarek was sent off for a challenge on Anthony Martial in Manchester United’s 9-0 demolition job over the Saints on Tuesday, with referee Mike Dean sticking with his initial decision after being invited to check the pitchside monitor.

Bednarek will now be available for Southampton’s trip to Newcastle United on Saturday.

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Jan Bednarek was sent off after this challenge on Martial but the contact was minimal

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