Vincent Kompany has lost the appeal against his sending off for Manchester City in Sunday’s derby defeat at the Etihad Stadium.
The City captain and central defender’s dismissal has been upheld by the Football Association meaning he will miss four matches as it was his second red card of the season.
Kompany is ruled out of both legs of the Carling Cup semi-final against Liverpool as well as Barclay’s Premier League games against Wigan Athletic and Tottenham