Arsene Wenger handed four-match touchline ban after his big Burnley bust-up
ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger has received a four-match touchline ban after pushing fourth official Anthony Taylor during the win over Burnley last Sunday.
Posted Saturday, January 28, 2017 by Dailystar.co.uk
Arsene Wenger has received a four-match touchline ban
The Frenchman was sent off by referee Jon Moss and had an altercation with Taylor after refusing to go down the tunnel.
Wenger has also been fined £25,000 by the FA.
He will watch from the stands in Arsenal's FA Cup clash with Southampton tomorrow.
Arsene Wenger pushed Anthony Taylor
He will also miss the Premier League clashes with Watford, Chelsea and Hull.
Wenger admitted to the FA charge at his hearing today.
An FA statement read: "Arsene Wenger has been given a four-match touchline ban with immediate effect after he was charged for misconduct following Arsenal’s game against Burnley on Sunday 22 January 2017.
"It was alleged that in or around the 92nd minute, he used abusive and/or insulting words towards the fourth official.
"It was further alleged that following his dismissal from the technical area, his behaviour in remaining in the tunnel area and making physical contact with the fourth official amounted to improper conduct.
"The Arsenal manager, who was also fined £25,000, admitted the charge and requested a personal hearing which took place before an Independent Regulatory Commission today [Friday 27 January 2017]."
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