Arsenal have failed in their bid to get Eddie Nketiah’s red card overturned meaning he must now serve a three-game suspension.

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 07: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal leaves the pitch following being shown a red card after a VAR decision during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on July 07, 2020 (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

It seemed unlikely that Arsenal would be successful in their appeal, but given we saw an identical challenge punished with a yellow and no VAR review in the West Ham game 24 hours later, there was, perhaps, a slim hope.

That would have meant something going right for Arsenal, so the ban was, naturally, upheld and he will now miss the next three games.

Luckily, they aren’t against anyone important.

https://twitter.com/charles_watts/status/1281275284021547009

On the flip side, despite Jamie Vardy’s clear intent in swinging his leg at Shkodran Mustafi’s head, making contact with the German’s face, the Leicester man will be free to play in all remaining matches.

https://twitter.com/DailyCannon/status/1281229652544098304

Only Arsene Wenger can save us now…

Arsenal fail in Eddie Nketiah appeal

Arsenal have failed in their bid to get Eddie Nketiah’s red card overturned meaning he must now serve a three-game suspension.