London - Chelsea are to appeal against the red card shown to Nemanja Matic during Saturday's 1-1 Premier League draw with Burnley, according to Sky Sports.
Matic was sent off in the 70th minute at Stamford Bridge for his violent reaction to a studs-up challenge from Burnley's Ashley Barnes.
"A criminal tackle. Matic is a very lucky guy," said Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho after his midfield player escaped injury.