Chelsea are to appeal against John Obi Mikel's red card against
Manchester United.
The midfielder was sent off after 32 minutes of the 2-0 defeat at
Old Trafford following a challenge on Patrice Evra.
Though Mikel went in with his studs showing, he did not dive in
two-footed nor raise his foot over the ball.
But referee Mike Dean deemed the tackle dangerous enough to warrant
a red card, much to the dismay of Avram Grant.
The new Chelsea boss complained after the game that Dean's
decisions had a big influence on the outcome of the match.
United manager Sir Alex Ferguson also conceded Mikel's dismissal
was 'harsh', although he was unhappy that Joe Cole was not sent off
for a lunge on Cristiano Ronaldo.
At a news conference after the match, a Chelsea spokesman confirmed
the club have lodged an appeal with the Football Association.