Babayaro hit with three-game ban

NEWCASTLE defender Celestine Babayaro has been banned for three matches by the FA after admitting a charge of violent conduct.

The charge came following an incident also involving Everton’s Tim Cahill during Sunday’s 1-0 defeat at Goodison Park.

By admitting the charge, Babayaro is instantly banned, starting with last night’s Carling Cup tie at Wigan, while Everton will submit evidence to a FA commission today in a bid to save Cahill from suspension.