Source: Daily_Mail
Pablo Zabaleta wins red card appeal
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta has escaped a three-match ban, clearing the way for Wayne Bridge to leave Eastlands.[LNB]City were wary of letting Bridge go if they would be withoutZabaleta, but an FA commission upheld their appeal against theArgentine's red card in Wednesday' s draw at Arsenal when he and BacarySagna were sent off for a touchline clash.[LNB] Early bath: Referee Mike Jones dismissed Zabaleta and Sagna during the 0-0 draw [LNB]Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has confirmed his interest insigning Bridge on loan with a view to a permanent deal at the end ofthe season, but he could face competition from West Ham and Newcastle.[LNB] Take that: Zabaleta and Sagna clashed off the ball in the closing stages [LNB]Bridge's wages may yet prove a stumbling block, however. Sportsmail revealedlast week that West Ham's offer to pay the defender £95,000-a-week hadbeen rejected by City who are refusing to subsidise any loan deals. [LNB] Man City appeal against Zabaleta's dismissal during Arsenal stalemate Arsenal 0 Manchester City 0: Hart the hero as visitors shut up shop for draw [LNB] Explore more:People: Bacary Sagna, Gerard Houllier, Wayne Bridge Places: Newcastle
