London: West Ham United’s Mark Noble will be available for selection against Newcastle United as soon as the international break is over after the English Football Association rescinded the red card he received against Liverpool.
Noble was sent off for violent conduct during the Hammers’ 3-0 win at Anfield on Saturday for a challenge on Danny Ings, despite the whistle already having being blown for an earlier foul, meaning his dismissal came when play was not active.
“Following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing, West Ham United’s claim of wrongful dismissal in relation to Mark Noble has been successful,” the FA said in a statement on its website.
“His three-match suspension has, therefore, been withdrawn with immediate effect.”
The FA also reduced Stoke City midfielder Ibrahim Afellay’s suspension to two games.
