Barring a successful appeal, Paul Pogba will miss next weekend's Manchester derby after receiving a red card for a reckless studs-up challenge on Hector Bellerin during Saturday's manic match at the Emirates Stadium.
Pogba stamped on Bellerin as he extended his leg for a loose ball. He pleaded his case to referee Andre Marriner, but ultimately walked off the pitch sarcastically applauding the decision.
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The Frenchman was last sent off in a league fixture in May 2013, according to Opta. He was playing for Juventus at the time.
Pogba also faces an automatic three-match ban as a result of receiving a straight red card. In addition to next Sunday's clash versus Manchester City, he's set to miss contests against Bournemouth and West Brom over the next two weeks. Pogba would be eligible to return in time for the Christmas period.
It's a massive setback for the 24-year-old, who only recently returned from a nagging hamstring injury. He's scored four goals and registered five assists - including two in Saturday's 3-1 win over Arsenal - across his past nine Premier League appearances.
