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.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. Early bath: Referee Mike Jones dismissed Zabaleta and Sagna during the 0-0 draw 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. Take that: Zabaleta and Sagna clashed off the ball in the closing stages 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.  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  Explore more:People: Bacary Sagna, Gerard Houllier, Wayne Bridge Places: Newcastle

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