After Gervinho, Song Also Suspended in Three Games

After Gervinho, Song Also Suspended in Three Games - Arsenal is almost certain to appear without Gervinho in the next three games. The problem increases as Alex Song will also be prohibited from appearing in the same tempo. As is known, Gervinho suspended for three games due to a red card when playing against Newcastle United on Saturday (08/13/2011). Made an appeal failed. The issue also increasingly likely that Arsenal will lose the Song in three games as well. The Cameroon midfielder Joey Barton punished for stepping in the same game.

"Alex Song of Arsenal will start a three-game suspension immediately after he made harsh action," the statement quoted by the FA as Arsenal's official website.

When the counter party host Newcastle, Song was caught stepping on the foot of Barton. Although at the time the referee did not punish him, Song ultimately can not escape from sanctions.

"Song was sentenced after the incident in Arsenal's match at Newcastle United on Saturday, August 13," the FA statement added.

As a result of the sanctions, Song certain to be absent when the Gunners host Liverpool on Saturday (20 / 8), travel to Manchester United (28 / 8), and when the wait Stoke City (10 / 9).

Song loss could mean a lot for the north London team Arsenal because it was losing a Cesc Fabregas to move to Barcelona and Emmanuel Eboue are digaet Galatasaray.