Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s controversial red card in Everton’s FA Cup third-round clash with Crystal Palace was rescinded on Tuesday.
Calvert-Lewin faced a three-game ban after being sent off for his tackle on Palace defender Nathaniel Clyne during the 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park last Thursday.
The striker had challenged Nathaniel Clyne outside the box and although it appeared to be a studs-up challenge, the Everton player came away with the ball with no foul given before VAR intervened.
Referee Chris Kavanagh then watched the replay and brandished the red card as Everton were reduced to 10 men in the 79th minute.
Everton boss Sean Dyche said after the game that he was still a fan of VAR but that it was beginning to test his patience.
Everton announced their intention to appeal against the decision the following day and the challenge has proved successful.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has had his three-match suspension for serious foul play overturned after a successful appeal.— Everton (@Everton) January 9, 2024
“Dominic Calvert-Lewin will be available for Everton’s next three games following a successful claim of wrongful dismissal,” a Football Association statement said.
“The striker was sent off for serious foul play in the Emirates FA Cup game against Crystal Palace on Thursday, January 4 2024.”
Everton manager Sean Dyche said after the incident that he remained “a fan” of VAR but it was “beginning to test my patience”.
“I have no clue what the monitor is there for,” he said.
“Every fan must be going ‘what is the point?’ We all know the outcome, they are going to agree with everything they’re being told.”
Following the successful appeal, the striker will not serve a suspension and is now available for the Toffees’ Premier League matches against Aston Villa on January 14 and Fulham on January 30, along with the FA Cup third-round replay against Palace on January 17.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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