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Premier League: Paul Konchesky has red card in Leicester's game with Aston Villa rescinded

Referee Craig Pawson (L) shows a red card to Leicester City's English defender Paul Konchesky after a clash with Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton
Image: Paul Konchesky: Referee Craig Pawson's decision overturned

Paul Konchesky has won an appeal against his red card during Leicester's defeat at Aston Villa on Sunday.

The City left-back was sent off for violent conduct following a clash with Villa defender Alan Hutton towards the end of a 2-1 defeat at Villa Park.

Leicester manager Nigel Pearson questioned referee Craig Pawson's decision afterwards and said he was unsure whether the red card was given for Konchesky's initial challenge or a subsequent clash of heads.

Konchesky was facing a three-match suspension, but an Independent Regulatory Commission upheld his appeal on Tuesday and he will now be available for Saturday's visit of Manchester City.

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