Bournemouth captain Simon Francis has had his three-match ban upheld after the Football Association rejected an appeal against what he claimed was a wrongful dismissal in Tuesday's 3-3 draw with Arsenal.
Francis was shown a straight red card eight minutes from time with Bournemouth 3-2 up against Arsene Wenger's men, as he produced a strong tackle on Aaron Ramsey.
Manager Eddie Howe defended Francis after the match, insisting the full-back's feet were not "raised enough on contact to warrant a red card" and felt as though Bournemouth had been harshly treated.
But the FA confirmed on Thursday the appeal has been dismissed, with Francis set to serve a three-match ban for "serious foul play".
Bournemouth defender Simon Francis to serve three-match suspension after wrongful dismissal claim rejected: January 5, 2017
