Arsenal’s Alex Song & Gervinho given three-match bans by the FA for conduct against Newcastle UnitedThe Gunners will appeal the length of the Ivory Coast winger’s ban after his straight red, whilst both clubs have been charged with failing to control their players during the game
Arsenal's Gervinho and Alex Song have been handed three-match bans by the FA for their conduct during Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Newcastle United.
Gervinho, 24, was given a straight red card for slapping Magpies midfielder Joey Barton.
Barton was given a yellow card for his role in the melee, as he had initially dragged the Ivory Coast winger off the ground after an apparent dive from the Arsenal star.
Because he had been dealt with during the game, the controversial midfielder has escaped any punishment in the aftermath of the feisty encounter on the opening day of the Premier League season.
Song, however, has been charged with violent conduct and given a ban for stamping on Barton's leg, an incident the referee did not see at the time.
Arsenal have accepted the ban given to Song but will appeal against the severity of the suspension handed to former Lille winger Gervinho.Because they are not contesting the ban itself they should avoid being handed an extra game on the player’s ban for a frivolous appeal.
Instead, the club will likely try and argue that Barton himself has admitted publicly that he overreacted to the slap to try and get the number of games the 24-year-old is out for reduced.
Both the Gunners and the Tyneside club also face charges by the FA for being unable to keep their players under control in the game, which carries a £25,000 fine.Newcastle have denied the charge and their case will be heard by an FA disciplinary commission, while Arsenal are undecided on their course of action.
http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/england/2011/08/16/2622341/arsenals-alex-song-gervinho-given-three-match-bans-by-the-fa-for-FA upholds Gervinho ban
The Football Association has upheld the red card given to Arsenal attacker Gervinho for violent conduct in Saturday's match against Newcastle.
Gervinho marred his debut when he was sent off for slapping Joey Barton in the face after the Magpies midfielder had dragged him to his feet when he went down in the area.
Barton felt the Ivory Coast international was trying to gain an unfair advantage and earn his side an undeserved penalty, which triggered his reaction.
Arsenal lodged an appeal on Monday, citing that the standard three-game ban was "clearly excessive".
However, an FA regulatory commission heard the case on Tuesday and has ruled the punishment should stand.
"Arsenal's Gervinho has had his three-match suspension for violent conduct confirmed today," read an FA statement.
"The player was sent off during Arsenal's fixture against Newcastle United at St James' Park on Saturday.
"Arsenal subsequently lodged a claim that the standard punishment of three matches was clearly excessive.
"A commission heard the claim today and dismissed it, meaning the player must serve a three-match suspension with immediate effect."
The suspension means Gervinho will miss Arsenal's next three Premier League games against Liverpool, champions Manchester United and promoted Swansea City.
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