Arsenal midfielder Wilshere given two-match ban

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 10:56  

London: Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere was banned for two matches by the English Football Association Thursday for making offensive gesture in a Premier League match.

The England international raised his middle finger toward Manchester City fans during Saturday`s game at Etihad Stadium, which Arsenal lost 6-3, reported Xinhua.

The ban will make him miss league matches against Chelsea Monday and West Ham Dec 26.

IANS --------------------------- ZEENEWS.com

First Published: Friday, December 20, 2013, 10:56