Mumbai, December 28: Aston Villa says it has failed in an attempt to have Jhon Duran's red card at Newcastle overturned on appeal. The 21-year-old Colombia international was sent off 32 minutes into a 3-0 defeat in the Premier League at St James' Park on Thursday after appearing to stamp on defender Fabian Schar, prompting a furious reaction from Villa head coach Unai Emery, who later indicated that the club would appeal. Arsenal 1-0 Ipswich Town, Premier League 2024-25: Kai Havertz’s First Half Goal Hands Gunners Second Position in EPL Standings.

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However, Villa said on Friday night that its bid was unsuccessful and the forward will now serve a three-match ban for violent conduct. Duran will miss Premier League games against Brighton and Leicester, followed by Villa's FA Cup third-round match with West Ham on January 10. AP

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