Crystal Palace are appealing the straight red card given to striker Jean-Philippe Mateta in Saturday's defeat to Tottenham. Referee Michael Oliver initially showed a yellow for a late challenge on defender Micky van de Ven after 13 minutes when the match was still 0-0, but the decision was upgraded following a VAR review.
Palace argue the impact on Micky van de Ven's ankle was accidental, and the France international believes his eyes were on the ball and he did not see the opponent. The incident could result in a three‑match suspension, which the club hopes to overturn or reduce.
Meanwhile, Palace face Liverpool this weekend, a fixture that may influence manager Pierre Sage's long‑term future after a disappointing start to his tenure. The outcome of the appeal and the upcoming match are both viewed as critical for the club's direction.
Source: BBC Sport Football · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing