Gabriel's 3-Match Ban Withdrawn After Arsenal Appeal: Latest Comments, Reaction

Arsenal have seen their appeal against Gabriel Paulista's alleged wrongful dismissal upheld by the Football Association and his three-match domestic ban rescinded as a result.

The FA announced the news via its official website on Tuesday after an independent regulatory commission decided the Brazilian did not deserve to be sent off by referee Mike Dean during Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea.

Gabriel was involved in a string of controversial tussles with hot-headed Blues striker Diego Costa before Dean handed the defender his marching orders in a miserable day for the Gunners.

However, the Daily Mail's Neil Ashton considered the double standards shown by the FA's decision considering Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was accepting of the decision after Saturday's result:

The FA's statement does add Gabriel is still being investigated in relation to a separate charge of improper conduct, but north Londoners will be over the moon to learn their options have improved at a crucial part of their season.

The news means Gabriel will be available for Wednesday's Capital One Cup clash against bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur, as well as the high-profile league fixtures with Leicester City and Manchester United on September 26 and October 4, respectively.