Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has accepted the one match European ban he has received for being sent off in the Champions League semi-final against Arsenal.Th Scottish midfielder was sent off for a clumsy-looking tackle he made on Cesc Fabregas. Replays showed that he appeared to get a boot on the ball, but the referee decided to award a penalty to the Gunners and hand a red card to Fletcher.
United have appealed against the decision and will hear the results on Monday, but a UEFA ruling means the ban cannot be overturned.
The 25-year-old says he has already accepted the fact that he will not play in the Champions League final in Rome against Barcelona.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Fletcher said, "I just have to accept it. It is the final decision on it tomorrow but I have got to get on with it.
"I have got to make sure I am fully focussed on winning the Premier League and let the lads take care of the [Champions League] final."
The Scottish midfielder has become a key part of the United midfield this season, playing mainly in the 4-3-3 formation used by Sir Alex Ferguson.
He has been at Old Trafford since 2000, graduating from the club's academy in 2001, and has since made 130 Premier League appearances for the Red Devils, scoring ten goals.
Nick Turner, Goal.com
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