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Lukaku ban threat could rule him out of crucial Man City and Arsenal clashes

The Manchester United striker faces the threat of retrospective punishment after appearing to kick out at Brighton's Cameroonian defender Gaetan Bong

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku is facing the threat of a three-match ban which would rule him out of meetings with City and Arsenal, according to reports.

The Belgian international is waiting to discover whether his actions during a Premier League clash with Brighton will see him stung by retrospective punishment.

During a keenly fought encounter at Old Trafford, Lukaku appeared to kick out at Brighton’s Cameroonian defender Gaetan Bong.

The incident occurred at a corner which proved to be pivotal in the contest and generated many of the post-match talking points.