Manchester City appeals Kompany's red card
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Manchester City have appealed a straight red card issued to captain Vincent Kompany in Sunday's 2-0 win over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Kompany, 26, was sent off by referee Mike Dean in the 75th minute for a two- footed tackle on Arsenal's Jack Wilshere.
City has until 9 a.m. (et) on Tuesday to submit evidence to support the appeal, which will be heard by an independent commission.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}If the appeal is unsuccessful, the Belgium international will miss Premier League fixtures against QPR and Fulham, as well as an FA Cup fourth-round match against either Stoke City or Crystal Palace while serving his three-game ban.
The commission can also add extra matches to the suspension if the appeal is unsuccessful.
The Citizens are seven points behind Manchester United for the league's top spot.