Reece James used ‘abusive language and behaviour’ towards referee Jarred Gillett (Picture: Getty)Chelsea star Reece James has been slapped with a one-game ban by the Football Association (FA) but is able to face Arsenal on October 21. Arsenal news, exclusives and analysis Sign up Privacy PolicyThe FA have confirmed that James will serve the suspension when Chelsea travel to face Burnley on Saturday, a match he was already due to miss through injury. James was handed the ban for using ‘abusive language and behaviour’ towards referee Jarred Gillett in the tunnel after Chelsea lost to Aston Villa in September. ‘The defender admitted that he used improper, insulting and abusive words and behaviour towards a match official in the tunnel after the final whistle. MORE : Chelsea hit with Ben Chilwell injury blow with left-back to miss several key gamesMORE : 'He's lightning!'

Source: Metro October 04, 2023 15:23 UTC