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Mauricio Pochettino accepts Moussa Sissoko's three-match ban for violent conduct: 'His elbow was in Arter's face, it's clear'

Daily Mail | October 24, 2016

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Moussa Sissoko is set to be suspended for three games including the North London derby after Tottenham accepted an FA charge of violent conduct.

The French midfielder appeared to elbow Bournemouth midfielder Harry Artur in the face during the 0-0 draw in the Premier League at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.

Spurs have until 6pm on Tuesday to respond but manager Mauricio Pochettino confirmed on Monday that the club have no complaints and will not appeal the charge.

Tottenham's Moussa Sissoko (left) has been charged by the FA for alleged violent conduct
Tottenham's Moussa Sissoko (left) has been charged by the FA for alleged violent conduct
Sissoko struck Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter in the face with his elbow on Saturday
Sissoko struck Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter in the face with his elbow on Saturday
Arter was left prone on the floor after the altercation with the Tottenham midfielder
Arter was left prone on the floor after the altercation with the Tottenham midfielder

He will now miss the EFL Cup clash against Liverpool on Tuesday evening and the home game against Leicester in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

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