Bournemouth appeal Simon Francis' red card against Arsenal

Image: Simon Francis (No 2) was dismissed eight minutes from time against Arsenal

Bournemouth have appealed against Simon Francis' sending off during the 3-3 draw with Arsenal on Tuesday night.

Francis was shown a straight red card by referee Michael Oliver for a challenge on Aaron Ramsey with Bournemouth leading 3-2 with eight minutes remaining at the Vitality Stadium.

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Olivier Giroud scored a stoppage-time equaliser and after the game, Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe told Sky Sports: "I think [the red card] was a key moment in the game, then it's just a case of us putting bodies in the way and make it difficult for them.

"I didn't think it was a sending off on first view, I don't think his feet were raised enough on contact to warrant a red card, that was my view the first time and my view when I watched it again. So I think we were harshly treated there."

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If the appeal is unsuccessful, Francis will miss games against Millwall in the FA Cup and Hull City and Watford in the Premier League.
 

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