Manchester City's Sergio Aguero handed four-match ban

  • 06/12/2016
Sergio Aguero (AAP file)
Sergio Aguero (AAP file)

Sergio Aguero has been slapped with a four-match ban for violent conduct following his dismissal during Manchester City's loss to Chelsea.

The Argentina international was shown a straight red card in stoppage time of City's 3-1 Premier League home defeat on Saturday for a two-footed lunge on centre back David Luiz.

Aguero's tackle sparked a melee at Etihad Stadium, with players and coaching staff from both teams involved in ugly scenes during which City midfielder Fernandinho was also sent off.

As well as suspending Aguero, the English Football Association ruled Fernandinho will serve a three-game ban.

Aguero served a three-match suspension for violent conduct in September for elbowing West Ham United defender Winston Reid.

Reuters.