The Football Association has rejected Chelsea’s appeal against Thibaut Courtois’ red card, during their 2-2 draw with Swanseaon Saturday.
Courtois was sent off by referee Michael Oliver, for fouling Bafetimbi Gomis, as he ran through on goal and the club felt they had a case.
But the FA has said there is no sufficient evidence and the Belgian goalkeeper will now miss Sunday’s high-profile clash away to Manchester City.
A statement from the FA read: “A claim of wrongful dismissal submitted by Chelsea in relation to Thibaut Courtois has been unsuccessful following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing earlier today.
“The goalkeeper was dismissed for denying an obvious goal scoring opportunity in the 52nd minute of Chelsea’s game against Swansea City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday (8 August 2015).
“Therefore, the player’s one-match suspension, which is the standard penalty for this offence, remains with immediate effect.
“For a club to be successful with a claim of wrongful dismissal, it must prove to an Independent Regulatory Commission via written and/or video evidence that the match referee made an obvious error”.
Asmir Begovic, who arrived this summer from Stoke City, is set to start for Jose Mourinho’s side at the Etihad.
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