Mario Balotelli will miss the Manchester derby after accepting his red card against West Brom but Manchester City have lodged an appeal against the automatic three-match ban.
The Italian striker was given a straight red card for violent conduct after clashing with Youssouf Mulumbu.
City are now appealing against the three-match ban but accept the red card – he had already been booked – meaning he will miss the chance of facing Manchester United.
Blow :( at least tevez is back....Man U should play O'shea and evans they are by far their best defenders :P