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Chelsea captain Reece James banned and fined

Chelsea captain Reece James has been banned and fined after confronting match officials after defeat at home to Aston Villa.

James has been suspended for one game and fined £90,000 for his actions.

The 23-year-old did not feature in the match because of a hamstring injury.

He admitted using "improper, insulting and abusive words and behaviour" towards a match official, said to be referee Jarred Gillett.

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