Man Utd winger Young banned for three matches

Manchester Jan 1 (IANS) Manchester United winger Ashley Young has been handed a three-match ban by the English Football Association after accepting a violent conduct charge during the match against Southampton.

The English international struck Southampton s Dusan Tadic with his elbow at a corner during the second half of the 0-0 draw at the Old Trafford here on Saturday.

"Ashley Young will be suspended for Manchester United s next three matches. He accepted a violent conduct charge following an off-the-ball incident during the game against Southampton but argued the suspension was excessive. This was rejected " the Football Association spokesperson was quoted as saying by The Guardian on Sunday.

The 32-year-old will miss the matches against Everton FA Cup tie with Derby and the home fixture against Stoke City.

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