Simon Francis has had his appeal for his red card against Arsenal turned down by the FA.

The Bournemouth defender was sent off by referee Michael Oliver in the 82nd minute of Tuesday night's 3-3 draw at the Vitality Stadium after a strong challenge on midfielder Aaron Ramsey.

Captain Francis's dismissal coincided with Arsenal's late comeback to take a point away from their visit to the south coast.

Defender Simon Francis (right) was sent off during Tuesday night's game against Arsenal

The Bournemouth captain was dismissed for a foul on Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey

Bournemouth will now be without Francis for their next three games.

A statement from the FA read: 'Simon Francis will serve a three-match suspension with immediate effect after his claim of wrongful dismissal was rejected today [Thursday 5 January 2017] following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing.

'The Bournemouth defender was sent off for serious foul play during the game against Arsenal on Tuesday 3 January 2017.'

Francis will miss three games - including the FA Cup visit to Millwall on the weekend

Francis will miss the visit to League One Millwall in the FA Cup and the trip to Hull City in the Premier League.

He will also be absent when Bournemouth host Watford at the Vitality on January 21.