Source: SKY_Sports
Villa want Friedel red rescinded
Aston Villa have launched an appeal over Brad Friedel's red card in Sunday's 5-0 Premier League drubbing at Liverpool.[LNB] The veteran American was dismissed by referee Martin Atkinson in the 64th minute of the Anfield thrashing after colliding with striker Fernando Torres as he raced through on goal.[LNB]Brad Guzan stepped off the bench to take over in goal as Nigel Reo-Coker was sacrificed but was unable to prevent Steven Gerrard from completing his hat-trick and the scoring from the resulting penalty.[LNB]Friedel is facing a one-match ban which would rule him out of the trip to Manchester United at the start of next month as Villa look to arrest their worrying slump in form.[LNB]Martin O'Neill's men have taken just one point from their last five matches and now trail Arsenal by three points in the race for fourth place.[LNB]The Midlands club have appealed to the Football Association to have Atkinson's decision overturned and expect to learn Friedel's fate in the next 24 hours.[LNB]A statement on the club's official website read: "Villa have lodged an appeal against goalkeeper Brad Friedel's sending off in the defeat at Liverpool. [LNB]"The club should learn tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday) whether the red card and one-match ban will be overturned."[LNB]
