The Football Association has upheld Sadio Mane’s three-game ban after his red card in Liverpool’s 5-0 defeat to Manchester City.

Mane was shown a straight red card by referee Jon Moss after his high boot caught City goalkeeper Ederson in the face towards the end of the first half on Saturday, with the Brazilian having to be replaced by Claudio Bravo.

Liverpool appealed the length of the ban rather than the dismissal itself under what is known as ‘excessive punishment’, with the claim that three matches is too harsh.

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