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Reece James banned for one game after tunnel incident with referee in Chelsea's loss to Aston Villa... with the ban to take effect immediately meaning he could return for their post-international break clash with Arsenal

Reece James has received a one-match ban and fined £90,000 after admitting to abusing a match official after Chelsea's defeat to Aston Villa.

The Blues captain, who was not part of the matchday squad as he has been out since the opening game of the season with an injury, was reported for his behaviour towards referee Jarred Gillett.

In a statement on social media, the FA said: 'Reece James has been given a one-match suspension and £90,000 fine for breaching FA Rule E3 at Chelsea’s Premier League match against Aston Villa on Sunday September 24.