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KYLE NAUGHTON has been banned for three games for stamping on Watford’s Stefano Okaka.

The incident took place during Swansea’s 2-1 win at Vicarage Road on Saturday.

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Kyle Naughton has accepted a three-game ban for stamp on OkakaCredit: Rex Features

It was missed by referee Martin Atkinson but was picked up on television cameras.

Naughton, 29, accepted a Football Association charge of violent conduct.

The full-back will now miss the Swans’ Premier League ties with former club Tottenham and Newcastle, as well as the FA Cup clash with Wolves.

An FA statement said: "The incident was not seen by the match officials but caught on video."

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Naughton will miss games against Tottenham, Newcastle and WolvesCredit: Reuters
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Suspension comes as a blow to new Swansea boss Carlos CarvalhalCredit: Getty Images - Getty

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