Source: London_Paper
Arsenal will appeal Eduardo ban
ARSENAL have announced they will appeal Uefa?s ?flawed? decision to hand striker Eduardo a two-match ban for diving.European football?s governing body found the Croatia international guilty of conning the match referee, during the Gunners? Champions League clash with Celtic last week.Eduardo was awarded a spot kick when he went to ground in the penalty area, despite there seeming to be little, if any, contact from the onrushing Hoops? goalkeeper.The Gunners striker stepped up to convert the penalty to give Arsenal the lead and all but end the tie, with the Gunners going on to win 3-1 and secure their place in the Champions League proper. However, following calls from certain sections of the Celtic camp and the Scottish Football Association to ban the Croatia international, Uefa dished out a two-match ban to the Croatia international.Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger described Uefa's actions as a "witch-hunt and the Gunners revealed they are prepared to fight Eduardo?s corner."The club is in receipt of Uefa's reasoned decision in relation to the charge against Eduardo," an Arsenal statement read."We strongly believe that the decision taken is deeply flawed and not based on any forensic review of the video evidence available."There are obvious errors and inconsistencies in Uefa's judgment and we intend to appeal."Eduardo is set to miss the Gunners first Champions League games of the season, away at Standard Liege on 16 September and the home encounter with Olympiakos on 29 September.Should Uefa change their stance on Eduardo? Let us know what you think.