Middlesbrough will not appeal the three-match ban handed out to Mido following his sending off at the weekend.

The Egypt international received a straight red card for a high challenge on Arsenal's Gael Clichy during the 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium.

Clichy sustained damage to his face and had to be stretchered off the pitch near the end of the match.

Boro boss Gareth Southgate protested his striker's innocence, but having consulted match official Mark Halsey and referee chief Keith Hackett, the club will not appeal the decision.

"Having spoken to the referee's chief and to the referee himself, their feeling is that the decision wouldn't be altered," Southgate told the club's official website.

"Whether or not there is intent is no longer considered, it's about whether a challenge puts the opponent in danger.

"At the time [nobody] suggested Mido intended to do what he did, but unfortunately it is perceived as dangerous play because he caught the lad.

"We're not very happy about it but I can see why the referee has sent the lad off under those rules. But a three-match ban is very harsh."

Mido will now miss Premier League games against Derby, Manchester United and Chelsea.

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