The ESPN FC team discuss the red card given to Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho refused to be drawn into criticising the sending off of his goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, as the Premier League champions were held 2-2 by Swansea. Chelsea began their Premier League title defence with a thrilling 2-2 draw against Swansea, as Thibaut Courtois was sent off and will now miss the crunch clash with Manchester City. Chelsea's appeal over Thibaut Courtois' suspension after he was shown a red card in Saturday's 2-2 draw at home to Swansea City has been unsuccessful. Courtois, 23, was sent off for denying Bafetimbi Gomis a clear goal-scoring opportunity when he collided with the Swansea striker on the edge of the penalty area 52 minutes into the Premier League clash. A statement on the FA website read: "A claim of wrongful dismissal submitted by Chelsea in relation to Thibaut Courtois has been unsuccessful following...Source: ESPN staff Blogger - Premier League Live News
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