Arsenal ask UEFA to delay Wenger ban

UEFA have confirmed that Arsenal have asked for Arsene Wenger’s two-match touchline ban to be delayed until after Wednesday’s match against Udinese.

The Gunners have attempted to bring about a stay of execution of the suspension faced by the Frenchman after communicating with his players during the first leg of the Champions League playoff against the Italian side last week.

The governing body announced on Monday that the former Monaco boss must serve a two-match suspension for breaking the rules, but the north London club have now sought to bring about a temporary stay to the ruling.

A statement from UEFA said: “Please note that Arsenal has lodged an appeal against the Control and Disciplinary Body decision taken yesterday and has requested a stay of execution.”

“The Appeals Body chairman will deal with the stay of execution today and we shall be in a position to let you know the decision of the Appeals Body Chairman by the end of play today.”