Kompany appeal upheld

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Vincent Kompany's red card against Arsenal has been overturned

An Independent Regulatory Commission has today upheld a claim of wrongful dismissal regarding Manchester City’s Vincent Kompany.

The defender was dismissed for serious foul play during his side’s match against Arsenal on Sunday 13 January 2013.

As a result, Kompany’s three-match suspension has been withdrawn with immediate effect.

To view a short video of Graeme Le Saux explaining the wrongful dismissal process, please click here