As predicted, Sofiane Feghouli’s red card, which was handed out following a “nothing” challenge on Phil Jones, has been rescinded.
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West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic came out in strong support of the Algerian winger following the Hammers’ 2-0 loss to Man United on Monday, immediately announcing the club would appeal referee Mike Dean’s dismissal and the subsequent three-game suspension that was to accompany.
Sofiane Feghouli's three-match suspension withdrawn following Independent Regulatory Commission hearing: https://t.co/8EHXxQ0zVM
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In light of the FA’s decision to rescind the red card, Feghouli will be available for West Ham’s FA Cup third round clash with Manchester City, at the London Stadium, on Friday.
