FA reject Carling Cup appeals
The Football Association have rejected the appeals of Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor and Chelsea midfielder Mikel John Obi for wrongful dismissal in the Carling Cup final.
Both were sent off for violent conduct during stoppage-time of Sunday’s match, along with Gunners defender Kolo Toure, but yesterday contested match referee Howard Webb’s decision.
Today’s decision means Adebayor will serve a three-match ban, while Mikel will miss Chelsea’s next four domestic matches as it was his second dismissal of the season.
