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Watford boss Marco Silva wants Troy Deeney to set better example

Watford manager Marco Silva has called on captain Troy Deeney to set a better example after he was banned for three Premier League matches.

Deeney will miss his side's fixture against Everton and subsequent games against West Ham and Newcastle after he admitted a charge of violent conduct following their 1-0 defeat against Stoke last weekend.

The flashpoint involving Deeney came after Stoke had put the ball out with a player down injured. Rather than pass the ball back, Deeney attempted a cross into the visitors' penalty area.

Joe Allen reacted angrily and clashed with Deeney, who appeared to dig his thumbs into the face of the Wales international as other players tried to prise them apart.