Arsenal reacted angrily to UEFA's decision to ban striker Eduardo for two Champions League games after he allegedly dived in last week's win over Celtic. Eduardo won a dubious penalty during the 3-1 qualifying victory and was accordingly sanctioned for 'deceiving the referee'. "The club is disappointed with Uefa's decision to suspend Eduardo for two Champions League matches starting with Standard Liege on 16th September," an Arsenal statement read. "We have been informed that we will receive a 'reasoned decision' from Uefa by Thursday of this week. Once we receive Uefa's rationale, we will make a decision on the next steps. "We have been deeply frustrated by the perfunctory and apparently arbitrary process that Uefa has followed in this instance. "We believe it is imperative that Uefa's explanation for its decision provides clear and comprehensive standards that will be consistently enforced. "It is also critical that Uefa provides specific details of the processes it plans to adopt in reviewing all games under its jurisdiction." Eduardo's act triggered a furious response from Scottish officials, who urged UEFA to interfere in the matter. Should the ban stand, the Croatian should sit out Group H matches against Standard Liege and Olympiakos. The Gunners are currently considering to appeal against the decision.
