Source: Daily_Mail
Vieira banned for three matches after accepting charge over kick on Whelan
Patrick Vieira has been banned for three matches after kicking Stoke City's Glenn Whelan in the groin.[LNB]The two players were involved in a running battle throughout Tuesday night's 1-1 draw at the Britannia Stadium and clashed as early as the fifth minute when Manchester City midfielder Vieira was fouled by Whelan and responded by lashing out angrily on the floor.[LNB] Pain game: Whelan (left) winces after taking a kick from Patrick Vieira[LNB]Furious: Stoke boss Pulis [LNB]Although Whelan was able to see the funny side afterwards, the FA took a more serious view after confirming that referee Alan Wiley failed to take any action against Vieira because he did not see the incident.[LNB]The Frenchman had until 6pm on Thursday to answer the charge but decided to accept his punishment.[LNB]He now has a three-match ban having made just two starts for his new club since signing from Inter Milan last month.[LNB]The move will go some way to appeasing Stoke boss Tony Pulis who was furious that Wiley did not punish Vieira, and called on the FA to take retrospective action.[LNB]Vieira will miss Sunday's match against Liverpool, the following FA Cup tie at Stoke on the Wednesday and the League tie at Chelsea on Saturday week.[LNB] Stoke star Whelan thankful for small tackle after 'lucky' Vieira ding-dongVieira faces three-match ban as FA charge City star for kicking WhelanMan City sweat over possible Vieira FA charge after 'kick' enrages StokeMANCHESTER CITY FC
