Yohan Cabaye rails at ban 'injustice'

Shaun Derry's challenge ends Yohan Cabaye's afternoon under the eye of referee Chris Foy (Getty Images)

The Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye talked of "injustice" after being handed a three-match ban for violent conduct in Saturday's FA Cup defeat at Brighton.

Cabaye had denied deliberately kicking Albion defender Adam El-Abd at the Amex Stadium and contested the Football Association charge without success – as well as last night's Premier League game at Blackburn he will miss the upcoming matches against Aston Villa and Tottenham.

Reacting to the verdict, Cabaye tweeted: "3 matchs ban it's a real injustice but life goes on !!! In my teammates i trust ..."

Manager Alan Pardew had been hopeful of getting the charge dismissed, claiming he had the support of El-Abd, who had initially branded the kick deliberate but apparently wanted to speak out on Cabaye's behalf.

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