Overview

• Evanilson's red card and subsequent three-match ban have been officially overturned by the FA following Bournemouth's successful appeal.
• The striker was sent off against Manchester United on April 27 after VAR recommended upgrading his yellow card to a red for a challenge deemed unintentional by critics.
• Bournemouth played the final 20 minutes of the match with ten men, conceding a late equalizer that affected their push for Champions League qualification.
• The overturned ban allows Evanilson to participate in upcoming matches against Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Manchester City, crucial for the Premier League’s top-five race.
• The case has reignited debates about VAR’s role in officiating and the consistency of red-card criteria in modern football.