Sunderland's Turner banned for four games

LONDON: Sunderland defender Michael Turner will serve a four-game ban for his sending-off against Manchester City after the Football Association (FA) added an extra match to the usual suspension.

He will miss the Boxing Day Premier League clash with Everton, the trip to Blackburn two days later as well as the FA Cup third-round tie against non-league Barrow and the home game against Bolton on Jan 9.

Turner (pictured) won't be available again until Sunderland face Premier League leaders Chelsea on Jan 9.