Southampton defender Jack Stephens has been banned for two matches and handed a £50,000 fine after calling an official a “f***ing little c***” after being sent off against Manchester United. Stephens was shown a straight red card by referee Stuart Attwell in the 79th minute of last month’s Premier League match at St Mary’s following a foul on United forward Alejandro Garnacho.

Southampton captain Jack Stephens has been banned and fined for an X-rated outburst aimed at match officials Stuart Attwell and Gavin Ward after his sending off against Manchester United

Southampton captain Jack Stephens has been handed a 50,000 pounds ($66,535) fine and banned for two games for his abusive language toward officials during last month's Premier League clash with Manchester United.

Southampton captain Jack Stephens has been handed a £50,000 ($66,535) fine and banned for two games for his abusive language toward officials during last month's Premier League clash with Manchester United.

Southampton defender Jack Stephens has been given an additional two-match suspension following his sending off against Manchester United. The 30-year-old centre-back was shown a straight red card for a high challenge on Alejandro Garnacho during his side's 3-0 defeat by United on 14 September.