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Which four games will Casemiro miss?

Carragher believes Casemiro will never prove to be a value for money signing. (Photo Credit: Imago)
It is the second time the Brazilian has been sent off this season, and he will serve a four-match suspension.
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Manchester United midfielder Casemiro was sent off in the team's goalless draw Sunday at Old Trafford.

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It is the second time the Brazilian has been sent off this season, and he will serve a four-match suspension.

The former Real Madrid's red card came after 34 minutes of Sunday's home tie with bottom-of-the-table side Southampton.

Casemiro looked like he had escaped with just a yellow, but referee Anthony Taylor changed his mind after having another look at the challenge on Saints midfielder Carlos Alcaraz.

After a brief VAR review by the side of the pitch, Taylor sent Casemiro for an early shower, and United had to hang on for a hard-fought point in front of the home crowd.

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The midfielder will now serve a four-match ban across domestic competitions, starting with next Sunday's clash against Fulham at Old Trafford in the Emirates FA Cup.

He will then sit out three Premier League games against Newcastle (away), Brentford and Everton (both at home).

The Brazilian, however, be available for Ten Hag when United travel to Spain to face Real Betis in the second leg of the Europa League round-of-16 tie.

Southampton tried to take advantage of having the extra man and had opportunities to score but was held at bay.

The Saints' best chance actually came with both sides still having 11 players, but David De Gea punched over Theo Walcott's header.

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Kyle Walker-Peters had his left-footed shot find the upright. His cross earlier was almost turned into the net for an own goal by substitute Scott McTominay, but Aaron Wan-Bissaka cleared the ball off the line.

The point took United to 50 points, two ahead of fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur.

The Reds remain 16 points behind table leaders Arsenal and eleven behind second-placed Manchester City.

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