Kompany ban stands
The club’s influential captain was sent off just 12 minutes into the third round tie for a clumsy two-footed challenge on United winger Nani as the holders were beaten 3-2 in a thrilling game. City manager Roberto Mancini had been confident of winning the appeal but must now do without the Belgian for both legs of the Carling Cup semi-final against Liverpool as well as league matches against Wigan and Tottenham. “The suspension consists of a statutory three-match suspension for serious foul play plus one additional game given this is Kompany’s second dismissal of the season,” said the FA statement.