The FA has issued the following statement regarding the disciplinary charge against Didier Drogba.

The statement reads:

At a Regulatory Commission today, Chelsea striker Didier Drogba was given a three match suspension.

Drogba admitted a charge of violent conduct. The charge related to Drogba throwing a missile into the away section of the crowd after scoring during the Carling Cup match against Burnley at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday 12 November.

Drogba will serve the suspension with immediate effect.

The ban means the player will miss the home league fixtures versus Newcastle and Arsenal and the away league game at Bolton.