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Chelsea Lineup Update: Courtois to miss City game, appeal likely to fail

Chelsea keeper, Thibaut Courtois was shown a red card in their opening fixture against Swansea last weekend.

The towering Belgian was sent off after denying Gomis, a clear goalscoring opportunity. Referee Michael Oliver gave Courtois his marching orders on the 52nd minute as Gomis equalised with a spot kick.

Michael Oliver shows Courtois a red card for denying Gomis a clear goalscoring opportunity
Michael Oliver shows Courtois a red card for denying Gomis a clear goalscoring opportunity

Despite an appeal to contest the decision, it seems Jose Mourinho might not be too happy with the outcome.

Former referee Dermot Gallagher said Michael Oliver made the right call and the officiating was top quality from start to end.