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Arsenal 'disappointed' as FA rejects club's appeal to overturn David Luiz's red card

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was not happy with the decision and he had admitted the same after the match.

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Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz (2R) disputes a red card decision with referee Craig Pawson (R) during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton. Pic/AFP

Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz (2R) disputes a red card decision with referee Craig Pawson (R) during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton. Pic/AFP

Arsenal on Thursday expressed disappointment after Football Association (FA) rejected their appeal to overturn David Luiz's red card. During the club's Premier League game against Wolves on Tuesday, Luiz had brought down Willian Jose in the penalty area and was shown a straight red card for making no attempt to play the ball. Wolves had won the game against Arsenal 2-1.

"The Football Association have confirmed to us that the red card given to David Luiz on Tuesday against Wolverhampton Wanderers will stand," the club said in a statement.

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