Probable reasons.

They know he is going to get 3 games at least but they are worried about a longer ban.
They can claim provocation and the fact Barton went down under minimal contact.

He struck him in the face, so thats pretty clear cut.

What nobody is talking about is that it should have been a 100% penalty to Arsenal.

Barton grabbed him first in open play with a live ball.

The real shame is that Song will probably only get 3 games, the same for a normal sending off.

They should make an example and give him at least 6 games.
That wa just so f**king dirty, there acn be no doubt he 100% set out to injure Barton.

Posted By: usacanary, Aug 16, 16:48:35