Papiss Cisse accepts three-match ban imposed by FA

Published Dec. 30, 2014 12:47 p.m. ET

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Papiss Cisse will be banned for three matches after the Newcastle striker accepted a charge of violent conduct from the Football Association.

Cisse elbowed Everton defender Seamus Coleman during Newcastle's 3-2 victory on Sunday but escaped any action from referee Craig Pawson.

The 29-year-old's suspension begins with immediate effect.