Everton will be without Brazilian midfielder Allan for two important Premier League fixtures after their red card appeal was twice rejected. The Toffees midfielder was originally awarded a yellow card for scything down Allan Saint-Maximin but VAR overturned the decision and recommended a red be shown.
Frank Lampard's side move three points clear of the drop, but fellow relegation rivals Burnley have two games in hand and are set to face the Blues, a game which Allan will now miss.
In a statement, Everton FC said: "Allan’s three-match suspension has been upheld after an independent regulatory commission rejected two appeals from Everton over the midfielder’s dismissal against Newcastle United on Thursday. Allan was initially booked for an 83rd-minute challenge on Newcastle’s Allan Saint-Maximin during Everton’s 1-0 victory at Goodison Park but, following a VAR check, the Brazilian was given a red card for serious foul play.
