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Liverpool handed perfect boost for Newcastle United and Aston Villa games as decision made

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool shown a red card during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and AFC Bournemouth at Anfield on August 19, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool shown a red card during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and AFC Bournemouth at Anfield on August 19, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Alexis Mac Allister’s red card has been overturned - meaning he’s available for Liverpool’s clash against Newcastle United.

The Reds midfielder was sent off for a tackle on Ryan Christie in Saturday’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth. However, Liverpool appealed the decision as they - like many others - felt the red card was harsh.

That has proven successful, meaning that Mac Allister will not serve a three-match ban. A Liverpool statement said: “Alexis Mac Allister will not serve a suspension after a successful appeal against the red card he received during Saturday’s victory over AFC Bournemouth.

“The Liverpool midfielder was sent off in the second half of the Premier League fixture following a tackle on Ryan Christie.

“A club appeal against the suspension has now been upheld by an Independent Regulatory Commission, meaning Mac Allister is eligible for selection when the Reds travel to Newcastle United on Sunday.”