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Watford's Roberto Pereyra has red card vs Tranmere in FA Cup rescinded

Roberto Pereyra
Image: Roberto Pereyra will be available to play against Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday

Watford midfielder Roberto Pereyra has had his red card from Saturday's FA Cup third-round tie against Tranmere rescinded on appeal, the FA has confirmed.

The Argentina international was sent off in the closing stages of a thrilling 3-3 draw which saw the Hornets let a three-goal lead slip as their Sky Bet League One opponents rallied to earn a replay.

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Pereyra, who scored Watford's third goal before being dismissed for a foul on Kieron Morris, will now be available to play in the game at Prenton Park - with the winners going on to face either Wolves or Manchester United.

He will also be available to face Bournemouth on Sunday, live on Sky Sports Premier League, in a crucial relegation battle at the Vitality Stadium.

"Roberto Pereyra's three-match suspension has been removed with immediate effect following a successful claim of wrongful dismissal," a tweet on the FA Spokesperson account confirmed on Tuesday afternoon.

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"The Watford FC midfielder was dismissed for violent conduct during the Emirates FA Cup fixture against Tranmere Rovers FC on Saturday."

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