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Chris Sutton (right) says Arsene Wenger should have got a 12-game stadium ban
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been given a four-game touchline ban for his behaviour in the 2-1 win over Burnley last weekend.
He was also fined £25,000 after verbally abusing and pushing fourth official Anthony Taylor following his red card.
Wenger will be in the stands at St Mary’s today as Arsenal face Southampton in the FA Cup fourth round.
Arsene Wenger's moment of madness during Arsenal v Burnley
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But former Chelsea and Celtic striker Sutton believes the manager shouldn’t be at the game.
“Twelve games. They should chuck the book at him,” Sherwood said on BT Sport.
“What was different between that and what Di Canio did?”
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Wenger (left) was sent off in the win over Burnley
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Di Canio (left) pushed the referee after being sent off back in 1998
Sutton was referencing Paulo Di Canio’s 11-game ban for shoving a referee when playing for Sheffield Wednesday against Arenal back in 1998.
“You have to set a precedent.
“It is unacceptable if a manager only gets four games.
“It could happen again.”
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