Crystal Palace learn Mateta appeal verdict before Liverpool clash

Crystal Palace have learned the verdict on their appeal against Jean-Philippe Mateta's red card in the defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, reports the Evening Standard. The decision was communicated to the club before their upcoming Premier League match against Liverpool.

Appeal against red card

The London club lodged an appeal against the red card shown to the forward during the loss to Spurs, as reported by Placar and the Daily Mail. The dismissal, which came in a Premier League fixture, had left Mateta facing a potential three-match ban, according to the Daily Mail.

The Evening Standard reported on Monday that Palace had made a decision over whether to appeal the sending-off, with the club opting to challenge the referee's decision. The outcome of that appeal has now been revealed to the Eagles, the same outlet said on Tuesday.

Upcoming Liverpool test

The verdict arrives just before a demanding fixture for Crystal Palace, who are set to face Liverpool. The timing of the appeal decision means the club now knows whether Mateta will be available for that match.

Neither the Evening Standard nor other sources in the dossier specify the exact outcome of the appeal or whether the ban was reduced, upheld, or overturned. The reports focus on the club's action and the timing of the decision.