BREAKING: Chelsea star Pedro Neto learns FA punishment after Arsenal incident

Pedro Neto was sent off during Chelsea's 2-1 defeat by Arsenal, receiving a second yellow card for bringing down Gabriel Martinelli, and has now been hit with a further punishment

Chelsea winger Pedro Neto has been issued with a one-match ban and a fine as a result of his behaviour against Arsenal. Neto was sent off in the second half of Chelsea's 2-1 defeat after picking up two yellow cards.

The Portugal international was booked for dissent and then brought down Gabriel Martinelli to stop an Arsenal counter-attack.

The FA said in a statement: "Pedro Neto has been given a one-match suspension and a £70,000 fine for misconduct that occurred after he was sent off in Chelsea's Premier League match against Arsenal on Sunday 1 March.

"It was alleged that the player acted in an improper manner by failing to leave the pitch promptly and/or using abusive words towards the match official/s following his dismissal in the 70th minute.

"Pedro Neto subsequently admitted the charge against him. An independent Regulatory Commission imposed these sanctions following a hearing, and the written reasons for its decisions will be published in due course."

Neto served a one-match ban for the red card, missing Chelsea's 4-1 win over Aston Villa. But he will now have to serve another ban and will therefore miss Chelsea's Premier League game against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.