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Aston Villa says it has failed in an attempt to have Jhon Durán's red card at Newcastle overturned on appeal.
The 21-year-old Colombia international was sent off 32 minutes into a 3-0 defeat in the Premier League at St. James' Park on Thursday after appearing to stamp on defender Fabian Schar, prompting a furious reaction from Villa head coach Unai Emery, who later indicated that the club would appeal.
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However, Villa said Friday night that its bid was unsuccessful and the forward will now serve a three-match ban for violent conduct.
"Aston Villa can confirm that our decision to appeal Jhon Durán's red card in our match with Newcastle United has been rejected," a statement on Villa's official X account read. "The player will now miss our next three matches."
Durán will miss Premier League games against Brighton and Leicester City, followed by Villa's FA Cup third-round match with West Ham on Jan. 10.
Source: espn.co.uk