Crystal Palace are appealing against the straight red card shown to Jean-Philippe Mateta during Saturday’s defeat by Tottenham. The dismissal came after 13 minutes, with the score still 0-0, following a late challenge on Micky van de Ven.
Referee Michael Oliver initially showed Mateta a yellow card, but the decision was upgraded after a VAR review. The striker caught Van de Ven above the ankle. Palace believe the contact was accidental, and Mateta is understood to feel that he was watching the ball and did not see the defender.
The France international faces a potential three-match suspension. Palace hope the appeal will overturn the decision or reduce the ban.
Palace are due to face Liverpool this weekend. The match could have implications for manager Pierre Sage’s long-term future after a disappointing start to his time at the club.
Sources: BBC Sport.