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Paul Pogba banned for Manchester derby after being sent off against Arsenal

PAUL POGBA will miss the Manchester derby after being sent off against Arsenal.

The French star was given his marching orders on 74 minutes for stamping on Hector Bellerin.

AFP: Paul Pogba will miss the Manchester derby after he was sent off against Arsenal

Now the Red Devils star will cop an automatic three-match ban from the FA following his transgression.

And that will mean he will miss next week’s showdown with neighbours City.

His dismissal ensured that United had to play the last 15 minutes of the clash at the Emirates with just ten men.

Pogba looked completely bemused when referee Andre Marriner showed him red.

The games Paul Pogba will miss

  • Manchester City (home) December 10
  • Bournemouth (home) December 13
  • West Brom (away) December 17
GETTY IMAGES – GETTY: The midfielder was dismissed for a nasty challenge on Hector Bellerin
GETTY IMAGES – GETTY: The Spanish full-back was left writhing in pain after Pogba stamped on the back of his leg

And he did not restrain from showing his dissatisfaction as he clapped the official’s decision while making his way off the pitch.

But the man in black waited for a few seconds before making his mind up after the challenge that saw Pogba’s studs planted into the back of the Spaniard’s leg.

His loss will be a crushing blow for his boss Jose Mourinho.

The 3-1 victory over Arsenal took his side to within five points of leaders City, who play West Ham tomorrow.

Pogba’s loss earlier in the season courtesy of a hamstring injury was severely felt following his explosive start to the campaign.

He only returned to the side last month and marked his comeback with a goal against Newcastle.

NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTD: Paul Pogba clearly disagreed with the referee’s decision
REUTERS: He then sarcastically applauded the official as he made his way from the pitch
GETTY IMAGES – GETTY: Pogba will now miss the clash with their bitter rivals at Old Trafford next week

And he got himself an assist at the Emirates as he teed-up Jesse Lingard for the third.

Now Mourinho will be plotting all week to find a solution to fill the void against their bitter rivals.

Pep Guardiola’s men travel to Old Trafford next Sunday for the huge clash.

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