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Sunderland intend to appeal against the red card shown to Sebastian Larsson in Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Manchester United, Press Association Sport reports.
Larsson, 31, was dismissed just before half-time at the Stadium of Light for a challenge on United midfielder Ander Herrera.
Referee Craig Pawson produced a straight red but replays suggested minimal contact and the Black Cats have decided to contest the decision.
David Moyes' side, who were 1-0 down at the time, are 10 points adrift at the bottom of the Premier League with just seven games of the season remaining.