Newcastle United’s Fabian Schar, left lays on the pitch after being fouled by Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran leading to a red card, during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at St. James’ Park, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP)

Jhon Duran will serve a three-game ban after Aston Villa had their appeal against his red card rejected by the Football Association (FA). Duran was sent off during the first half of Villa’s 3-0 defeat at Newcastle United on Boxing Day for a foul on Fabian Schar.

Aston Villa's director of football operations, Damian Vidagany, has echoed Monchi's sentiments following the decision to uphold Jhon Duran's Boxing Day red card at Newcastle United. He also cheekily reminded a Magpies fan that they can watch Villa in the Champions League in the New Year.