Brighton and Hove Albion captain Lewis Dunk will serve a two-match ban after being sent off for using “abusive and insulting language” during the Seagulls’ 3-2 win at Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Dunk was initially booked for dissent by referee Anthony Taylor after youngster Jack Hinshelwood conceded a penalty for a foul on Callum Hudson-Odoi with Brighton 3-1 up at the City Ground.
However, the England international then appeared to say something else to Taylor, who swiftly brandished a straight red card.
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“Abusive and insulting language” was the reason given for Dunk’s red card, making him the first player to be dismissed for that offence during a Premier League game since Alan Smith for Newcastle United in a 2008 defeat to Manchester United.
Morgan Gibbs-White converted Forest’s subsequent penalty, but Brighton held on with 10 men to halt a run of six Premier League games without a victory.
Dunk will now miss Brighton’s Premier League trip to Chelsea on Sunday, as well as their home game against Brentford three days later.
An incredible 98th minute save from Bart! ⛔️ Our @MonsterEnergy Moment of the Match. ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/hCQtMUMvEV
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