Liverpool have until 1pm to lodge an appeal against Sadio Mane's red card

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Liverpool have until 1pm to lodge appeal over Sadio Mane’s red card at Manchester City to the FA

Gary Stonehouse

Published: 10:17, 11 Sep 2017
Updated: 11:56, 1 Nov 2017

LIVERPOOL have until 1pm today to notify the Football Association of their intent to appeal Sadio Mane's red card against Manchester City.

The incident was the major talking point of the Premier League weekend following the clash between the Reds and the Citizens.

The Senegal star was dismissed for Liverpool at Manchester City on SaturdayCredit: EPA

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The Senegal forward lunged through the air to try and nick the ball in front of City goalkeeper Ederson, but arrived late and caught the stopper in the face.

Mane was immediately given his marching orders as City went on to thump the Merseysiders 5-0 and leaving him facing a three-match ban for serious foul play.

Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp said after the misery in Manchester it would "be a waste of time" lodging an appeal and that "it never works".

The German stated: "Sadio is very, very, very upset. He is shocked about the decision and I am sure also about the situation.

"I am sure enough will find enough reasons to say it was the right decision."

However, they still have time to change their mind and could still contact the FA in the upcoming hours to appeal the severity of the ban.

Sadio Mane lunged through the air as he tried to get the ball before City keeper EdersonCredit: AFP

But he caught the stopper firmly in the face to leave him flat out on the floorCredit: EPA

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The club will have been fuming to see Newcastle winger Matt Ritchie receive only a yellow card for a similar challenge on Swansea's Alfie Mawson on Sunday.

Liverpool fans were in uproar on social media, dumbfounded that the Scottish international had only been cautioned while their man was given his marching orders just 24 hours previous.

Ederson had to be stretchered from the field as Mane was given his marching ordersCredit: AFP

Jurgen Klopp said an appeal would be 'a waste of time'Credit: Getty Images - Getty

Liverpool fans were quick to point out the similarities between Ritchie and Mane's challengesCredit: Sky Sports

And Kop chiefs could use that in evidence for a case to try and get Mane's ban reduced from three matches.

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