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Aleksandar Mitrovic Handed Eight-Game Ban For Pushing Referee

Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic has been handed an eight-game ban after he barged a referee during his side's FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Manchester United last month. The Serbian international was shown a straight red card for pushing Chris Kavanagh after the official awarded a penalty and dismissed Fulham's Willian for deliberate handball on the line. Fulham manager Marco Silva was also shown a red card at the time and will serve a two-game ban.

Punjab Kings Predicted XI vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2023: Is Sam Curran's Place In Question?

Punjab Kings take on Rajasthan Royals in match number 8 of IPL 2023. The Shikhar Dhawan-led side gave an indication of its immense firepower with both the bat and the ball in their seven-run DLS win against Kolkata Knight Riders at Mohali. This means that the game on Wednesday promises to give the spectators in Guwahati good value for money. PBKS are going to find a really tough opponent in RR, who have some quality batting and bowling attacks at their disposal.

Chelsea Held By Liverpool In First Game After Potter's Sacking

Chelsea wasted a host of chances to beat Liverpool as the troubled Blues were held to a 0-0 draw on Tuesday in their first Premier League match since Graham Potter's sacking. Potter was axed on Sunday after the former Brighton manager's disastrous reign climaxed with a wretched home defeat against Aston Villa. Chelsea are seeking their third permanent manager of the campaign, with Potter hired in September following Thomas Tuchel's shock dismissal.