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Zlatan Ibrahimovic hit with three-match ban as Manchester United ace accepts FA charge for elbowing Tyrone Mings

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been slapped with a three-match ban by the Football Association following his controversial elbow on Tyrone Mings.

Ibrahimovic accepted the violent conduct charge while Mings and Bournemouth have said they will appeal against the decision.

The former Sweden international lashed out on Mings during a coming together in the Cherries' penalty area after the Bournemouth defender appeared to stamp on Ibrahimovic's head.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will miss three matches after being charged by the Football Association
Zlatan Ibrahimovic will miss three matches after being charged by the Football Association
Tyrone Mings could face a longer ban after the FA said three games wasu00a0'clearly insufficient'
Tyrone Mings could face a longer ban after the FA said three games was 'clearly insufficient'
The pair came together in Saturday's game between Manchester United and Bournemotuh
The pair came together in Saturday's game between Manchester United and Bournemotuh

Mings claimed after the 1-1 draw at Old Trafford that it was accidental but the FA hinted he would be hit with a severe suspension.