West Ham's Algerian midfielder Feghouli has red card rescinded

Reuters , Wednesday 4 Jan 2017

Sofiane Feghouli
West Ham United's Sofiane Feghouli looks dejected after being sent off as West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic looks on (Reuters)

West Ham United have successfully appealed against a three match suspension handed to midfielder Sofiane Feghouli, clearing him to play against Manchester City in the FA Cup third round on Friday.

The Algerian was shown a red card by referee Mike Dean in the 15th minute for a challenge on defender Phil Jones in a 2-0 Premier League defeat to Manchester United on Monday.

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic decried the decision as harsh at the time, saying Jones had committed the foul and the club would appeal.

"West Ham United can confirm that a Football Association Regulatory Commission has upheld the Club's claim for wrongful dismissal," West Ham said in a statement.

"The Algerian is therefore eligible to play against Manchester City in the Emirates FA Cup third round on Friday evening and in the following Premier League fixtures with Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough."

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