Kompany free to face Cottagers

THE Football Association’s disciplinary system has been called into question after Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany successfully appealed against his red card last weekend.

Following an independent hearing, the FA upheld Kompany’s claim of wrongful dismissal in Sunday’s Barclays Premier League against Arsenal.

Kompany was sent off 14 minutes from time for a challenge on Jack Wilshere - but replays show he won the ball first.

City launched an appeal after the game.

But with the success of Kompany’s appeal, some wonder if the FA has changed its interpretation of the rules.

Regardless of the debate, the outcome is good news for City: their skipper will be able to face Fulham this weekend. Failure of the appeal would have meant a three-match ban.