Crystal Palace have launched an appeal against the red card shown to Jean-Philippe Mateta during Saturday's defeat by Tottenham, hoping the decision is overturned or the striker's ban reduced.
Mateta was sent off by referee Michael Oliver after 13 minutes, with the game still 0-0, following a late challenge on Micky van de Ven. Oliver initially showed a yellow card but upgraded it to a straight red after a VAR review.
Palace maintain the impact was accidental, and the 29-year-old France international is understood to believe he had his eyes on the ball and did not see Van de Ven. Mateta caught the Spurs defender on top of the ankle.
The appeal comes as Palace sit in the Premier League's bottom three on seven points. They face Liverpool this weekend in a match that could affect manager Pierre Sage's long-term future at the club after a disappointing start to his reign.
Analysis
Why This Matters
- Mateta faces a three-match suspension unless the appeal succeeds or the ban is reduced, which would leave Palace without one of their main forwards.
- The appeal adds to the pressure on a Palace side already in the Premier League's bottom three.
- Saturday's match against Liverpool could have a bearing on Pierre Sage's future as manager.
Background
Crystal Palace are in the Premier League's bottom three on seven points. Manager Pierre Sage has had a disappointing start to his reign, and reports around the club suggest this weekend's game carries significant weight for his long-term position.
What to Watch
- The outcome of Palace's appeal against the red card.
- Whether Mateta is available for Saturday's match against Liverpool.
- The result of the Liverpool game and any impact on Sage's position.
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- SupportedCrystal Palace are appealing Jean-Philippe Mateta’s red card from the defeat by Tottenham.BBC London: “Crystal Palace are appealing against Jean-Philippe Mateta's red card in the defeat by Tottenham on Saturday.”
- SupportedMateta is facing a three-match suspension.BBC London: “The France international is facing a three-match suspension”
- SupportedThe red card followed a late challenge on Micky van de Ven.BBC London: “The striker was shown a straight red card by referee Michael Oliver for a late challenge on Micky van de Ven”
- SupportedThe decision was upgraded to a straight red after a VAR review.BBC London: “Oliver originally gave a yellow card but it was upgraded after a VAR review.”
- SupportedPalace hope the decision will be overturned or Mateta’s ban reduced.BBC London: “Palace hope the decision is either overturned or his ban reduced.”
- SupportedMateta was sent off after 13 minutes, when the game was still 0-0.BBC London: “when the game was still 0-0, after just 13 minutes.”
- SupportedPalace’s view is that the impact was accidental.BBC London: “but in Palace's view the impact was accidental.”
- SupportedMateta is understood to believe his eyes were on the ball and he did not see Van de Ven.BBC London: “It is understood the 29-year-old forward believes his eyes were on the ball and that he did not see Van de Ven.”
- SupportedMateta caught Van de Ven on top of the ankle.BBC London: “Mateta caught the Spurs defender on top of the ankle”
- SupportedPalace are in the Premier League’s bottom three on seven points.BBC London: “Palace are in the Premier League's bottom three on seven points”
- SupportedPalace face Liverpool this weekend in a match that could affect manager Pierre Sage’s long-term future at the club, following a disappointing start to his reign.BBC London: “Palace face Liverpool this weekend in a game that could have a bearing on manager Pierre Sage's long-term future at the club following a disappointing start to his reign.”