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Dean Smith accepts FA charge for using insulting language towards referee Jon Moss during defeat at Manchester City, with Aston Villa boss set to serve his one-match touchline ban against Newcastle on Saturday

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has accepted a Football Association charge and will serve a touchline ban against Newcastle.

The 49-year-old was sent off during Wednesday's controversial 2-0 defeat to Manchester City.

He was charged for allegedly using abusive and/or insulting language towards referee Jon Moss following City's opening goal.

Dean Smith will serve his one-match touchline ban against Newcastle United on Saturday

Dean Smith will serve his one-match touchline ban against Newcastle United on Saturday

Smith asked the officials if they had got juggling balls for Christmas after midfielder Rodri ran back from an offside position to tackle Tyrone Mings and pass for Bernardo Silva to score.