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FA fail in attempt to extend bans for Fulham pair Mitrovic, Silva

Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic and manager Marco Silva have seen an appeal to extend their ban by the Football Association rejected by an independent commission.

Serbia centre-forward Mitrovic is three games into an eight-match ban for pushing referee Chris Kavanagh during their FA Cup loss at Manchester United.

Cottagers boss Silva has served a two-match ban given to him after he was sent off so can return to the touchline against Leeds on Saturday.

Mitrovic, 28, will be available for Fulham's final three Premier League matches of the season.

He has since apologised for his actions.

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