Aston Villa Appeals Jhon Duran Red Card

Aston Villa's Jhon Duran has lost his appeal against a three-match ban following a red card issued during a match against Newcastle United. Duran was sent off for allegedly stamping on Newcastle defender Fabian Schar, a decision that has sparked significant controversy and dissatisfaction from Villa's manager, Unai Emery, who insists the contact was unintentional. Emery expressed disappointment over the lack of VAR intervention and stated that the punishment seemed excessive given the circumstances. The decision has drawn mixed reactions from analysts and former players, with some calling it harsh. Duran's dismissal occurred in a match where Villa eventually lost 3-0, continuing their poor record at St James' Park. The club is set to miss Duran in upcoming fixtures against Brighton, Leicester City, and West Ham in the FA Cup.