Chelsea star fined and suspended

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Following his confrontation of match officials after defeat to Aston Villa, Chelsea captain Reece James has been fined and as well suspended.

He has received a fine of £90,000 and a one-match ban.

James wasn’t in action during the defeat to Aston Villa due to a hamstring injury.

The 23-year-old admitted using “improper, insulting and abusive words and behaviour” towards a match official, said to be referee Jarred Gillett.