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Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho will NOT appeal Paul Pogba’s Arsenal red card and is out of City derby

French star will now serve a three-match ban starting with Sunday's crunch showdown, but he escapes additional punishment for his sarcastic clapping following the decision

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MANCHESTER UNITED have decided not to appeal Paul Pogba's red card against Arsenal.

The Frenchman will miss this weekend's crunch Manchester derby after he was dismissed for a stamping challenge on Hector Bellerin.

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Paul Pogba was sent off for a challenge on Hector BellerinCredit: REUTERS
Manchester United star man Paul Pogba gets sent off for a stamp on Hector Bellerin

Despite voicing his displeasure at the decision, Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho has reluctantly accepted it.

Pogba is now facing a three-match man, starting with Manchester City on Sunday, and will also miss clashes against Bournemouth and West Brom.

However, the former Juventus ace has escaped any further punishment after he sarcastically clapped Andre Marriner after he had given him his marching orders.

The incident during the clash with the Gunners, which , drew plenty of comment.

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Paul Pogba will now serve a three-match ban which starts with the Manchester derby on SundayCredit: PA:Press Association
The Red Devils decided not to appeal Andre Marriner's decision to dismiss himCredit: EPA

But former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher leaped to defence Marriner's defence and hailed it as a "tremendous" decision.

He told Sky Sports: "I think it's a red card. It's a tremendous spot by the referee.

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"I didn't expect a red card until I saw the replay. It's serious foul play.

"Where he went was dangerous with excessive force, without doubt it's a red card. The referee did great.

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He was last dismissed while playing for Juve against Palermo back in May 2013.

Despite 's obvious disappointment at missing the huge clash against their neighbours, he will be in action against CSKA Moscow in the Champions League tomorrow.

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Paul Pogba will be back in action for United on TuesdayCredit: AFP
Jose Mourinho confirmed the Frenchman will start against CSKA Moscow in the Champions LeagueCredit: PA:Press Association

Speaking ahead of the match, his manager Mourinho said: "He's not suspended for the Champions League. He's very happy to play tomorrow.

"The next match is the match that matters. He plays tomorrow. Of course he's a bit tired because it was a huge match in the last weekend and just two days to recover for CSKA.

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"But he is very happy to play tomorrow and to try to keep his momentum because since he was back from injury he has been phenomenal."

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