City appeal Kompany red card

Manchester City have appealed against the red card shown to captain Vincent Kompany during Sunday’s 2-0 Barclays Premier League win over Arsenal at The Emirates.

Kompany was dismissed by referee Mike Dean for a challenge on Gunners’ midfielder Jack Wilshere with 14 minutes remaining but the club have now lodged an appeal with the Football Association.

Kompany used Twitter to defend the challenge but stopped short of criticising Dean.