GETTY Kevin Mirallas was given his marching orders for a challenge on Modou Barrow

The Belgium forward came on as a substitute in time added on at the Liberty Stadium, but departed 136 seconds later for a challenge on Swansea sub Modou Barrow. Toffees boss Roberto Martinez had been pondering whether to lodge an appeal against the decision. But the Spaniard believes the system is such that Everton will just have to accept the three-match ban.

“We were really disappointed with that decision. It was his first action in the game and it looks worse than it actually is,” Martinez said. “Kevin is never looking at the opposing player, there’s never any intent and it’s not a malicious challenge. His foot is high and and it’ a harsh red card. From that to be able to appeal and get the decision overturned is difficult. “I don’t think we have a chance to do that. The red card was harsh and we don’t feel it was the right decision but in the same way understanding how the system works I don’t think we have a chance overturned.