Source: Daily_Mail
Sunderland appeal against Michael Turner's red card at Manchester City
Sunderland have appealed against the red card handed out to Michael Turner at Manchester City on Saturday. [LNB]Turner was dismissed after catching Gareth Barry in the face with an elbow during an aerial duel in the latter stages of the Black Cats 4-3 defeat. [LNB]Manager Steve Bruce branded Andre Marriner's decision as 'a joke' and indicated Sunderland would challenge the punishment, which if confirmed, would bring an automatic three-match ban. [LNB] Early bath: Michael Turner was sent off during Sunderland's defeat at City [LNB] WORLD CUP 2010: Creepy crawlies have England striker Darren Bent dreading trip to South Africa Man City 4 Sunderland 3: A fitting way to mark the end of Mark Hughes' reignGraham Poll: The referee's a cheater? What a load of rubbishSUNDERLAND FC