Suarez failed to see “seriousness’ of bite

PREMIER LEAGUE

The Uruguay international was handed a l0-game suspension for the incident, missed by referee Kevin Friend but subsequently reviewed using television evidence, in last weekend’s 2-2 draw at Anfield.

And while the 26-year-old, and his club, issued apologies and admissions of guilt within hours of the incident occurring the subsequent decision to challenge the FA’s assertion a three-match ban was insufficient undermined their previous contrition.