English referee Anthony Taylor (R) shows a red card to Manchester City’s striker Sergio Aguero (2ndR) for his challenge on Chelsea’s defender David Luiz on December 3, 2016 © AFP/File / Paul ELLIS
LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 5 – Sergio Aguero’s four-match suspension has been confirmed by the Football Association following his dismissal in Manchester City’s loss to Chelsea.
City striker Aguero was shown a red card for a dangerous two-footed foul on Chelsea defender David Luiz, which led to a bust-up between players and coaches from both teams in the final moments of Saturday’s Premier League clash at Eastlands.
The Argentina international, who has scored 16 goals this season, will now miss league fixtures against Leicester, Watford, Arsenal and Hull.
Aguero has already missed three games through suspension this term for elbowing West Ham’s Winston Reid and his latest absence is a major blow to City’s title challenge.
Fernandinho was also sent off for shoving Cesc Fabregas during the incident, with City’s Brazilian midfielder banned for three matches, as indicated on the disciplinary pages of the FA website on Monday.
Chelsea won the game 3-1 to move three points clear at the top, but both clubs have been charged by the FA with failing to control their players following the feisty finale.
City and Chelsea have until 1800 GMT on December 8 to respond to the charge.
Fabregas has avoided censure for apparently striking Fernandinho during the bench-clearing row, prompting the Brazil international’s furious reaction.
