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Ex-ref Halsey demands huge ban for Fulham striker Mitrovic

Fulham forward Aleksandar Mitrovic should be handed a 10-game ban for his antics on Sunday in an FA Cup quarter final against Manchester United.

The Serbian was aghast at the referee giving a stonewall penalty against his side for a Willian handball in the penalty area.

Willian was sent off, along with his manager Marco Silva and Mitrovic as well.

Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey spoke about the matter, telling The Sun: "In some ways, Silva was to blame for Mitrovic's action - managers have got to set an example.

“Mitrovic has technically assaulted Kavanagh by shoving his elbow into him and has then gone at the official with a volley of abuse. The FA have a duty of care to referees and we cannot have this at any level of football.

"They have to set an example by sanctioning Mitrovic heavily and I would expect both clubs to be charged with failing to control their players."

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