Harry Maguire has received a one-match ban - ruling him out of Manchester United's game at Chelsea - with the Football Association upholding his misconduct charge for swearing at a fourth official.
Maguire was sent off at Bournemouth last month and missed Monday's defeat by Leeds United through suspension - but now faces a further one-match ban.
United are already likely to be without Lisandro Martinez, who is facing a three-match ban for a red card of his own against Leeds. That means their centre back pairing for Saturday's Premier League game away at Chelsea could be made up of 20-year-old Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven, 19.
FA Statement
An independent regulatory commission has imposed a 1‑match suspension and a £30,000 fine on Manchester United defender Harry Maguire.
The defender was charged following his red card in the 78th minute of the Premier League match between Manchester United and Bournemouth on March 20.
It was alleged that, after being sent off, Maguire misconducted himself and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or committed offensive conduct towards the fourth official.
The defender pleaded guilty to the charge. The independent regulatory commission issued the above sanction following a hearing.
Fourth Official’s Written Report
In the 78th minute, referee Stuart Attwell sent off Harry Maguire, Manchester United No.5. After the VAR review, Maguire walked towards me while leaving the pitch and shouted loudly: “You are a joke, you are all a f*cking joke!”
I have reported this incident to the Football Association for further review.
Match Background
In Premier League Matchweek 31, Manchester United visited Bournemouth. In the 78th minute, Maguire fouled Evanilson (who was through on goal) inside the penalty area. The referee awarded a red card and penalty.