Overview
- An independent FA panel rejected Everton’s appeal, confirming a three-game suspension that begins immediately for fixtures against Sunderland, Aston Villa and Leeds United.
- Keane was dismissed after a VAR-initiated pitchside review for pulling Tolu Arokodare’s hair, an action treated as violent conduct under the Laws of the Game.
- Manager David Moyes condemned the outcome and the VAR intervention, calling the process “embarrassing” for the officials and questioning consistency.
- Everton have raised concerns over refereeing standards and VAR application in discussions with PGMOL, according to reporting from club-connected sources.
- Jack Grealish, sent off later in the Wolves draw for two bookings for dissent, will also be unavailable for the FA Cup tie at Sunderland.