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​Tottenham accept three game Sissoko ban for violent conduct

Tottenham have accepted the violent conduct charge against forward Moussa Sissoko, who will now be banned for three matches.

Sissoko elbowed Bournemouth's Harry Arter on the touchline after coming on as a substitute in Saturday's 0-0 draw at the Vitality Stadium.

The incident was not seen by the match officials.

"We accept that. We have reviewed the video. We accept the charge and now we move forward," Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino said. "After the game it was difficult when I was asked about the action. It was true that it was difficult for me to appreciate the situation of what happened.

"But when I saw it on TV I need to say there was no intention but the elbow was in the face of Arter, that's clear.

"We accept the charge, and now we need to move forward, and expect a three-match ban."

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