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Villa's Leandro Bacuna gets six-match ban for barging assistant referee

Aston Villa's Leandro Bacuna will serve a six-match suspension following his sending-off against Derby for barging an assistant referee, the Football Association has announced.

Bacuna, 25, was dismissed by referee Andre Marriner in the 94th minute of the 1-0 victory over Derby in the Championship last Saturday for shoving assistant Mark Russell after a throw-in decision went against him.

A statement from the Football Association on Friday morning read: "Aston Villa's Leandro Bacuna will serve a six-match suspension following his dismissal in the game against Derby County.

Steve Bruce: "Leandro overstepped the mark but I think six matches is harsh.