FA kick out Cahill’s red card appeal

Everton midfielder Tim Cahill failed today with his appeal against the red card he received in Saturday's Merseyside derby.

It means the Australian will serve a three-match suspension, starting with the Premier League game against Newcastle on Sunday.

He will also miss clashes with Arsenal and Manchester United but is eligible for Thursday's UEFA Cup-tie against Standard Liege.

Cahill was sent off for "serious foul play" by referee Mike Riley following a challenge on Xabi Alonso in Everton's 2-0 home defeat by Liverpool.

Everton boss David Moyes did not think the tackle deserved a red card and believed Riley may have increased the punishment as Cahill walked away from him when he blew his whistle.