West Bromwich Albion opt against Gareth McAuley appeal, Craig Dawson to serve ban

West Bromwich Albion have reportedly decided not to appeal against the red card they received in Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Manchester City.

Referee Neil Swarbrick dismissed Gareth McAuley in the second minute at the Etihad, but it was Craig Dawson who actually brought down Wilfried Bony to prevent a clear goalscoring opportunity.

Swarbrick admitted his mistake and apologised for his error in a post-match statement.

According to PA, the Football Association will switch the red card to Dawson, who will serve an automatic one-match suspension and miss their next Premier League encounter at home against Queens Park Rangers on April 4.