City appeal Kompany dismissal

Manchester City have lodged an official appeal against the referee's decision and will use television pictures as part of their evidence, with the tackle being able to be viewed from at least four angles.

Due to the case being part of the governing body's fast track process, if the FA receive City's evidence by the deadline of 1:00 pm today, the case should be resolved by the same evening. Dean judged that the challenge was two-footed so issued a straight red card to City's captain after 75 minutes. City's appeal will be on the basis that Kompany's tackle was actually with one foot, as some replays show that his right boot was tucked behind his left calf. The defender later posted a picture on Twitter as apparent evidence of this, with the accompanying text: "About the tackle: If the ball is overrun by the opponent and a 50/50 challenge occurs, collision is inevitable."