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Deeney in the dock after his ”disgraceful” gouging of Stoke star

TROY DEENEY faces a three-match ban for gouging Joe Allen’s cheek with his thumb.

Watford skipper Deeney was booked by referee Michael Oliver for his stoppage-time skirmish with the Wales midfielder in the Hornets’ 1-0 defeat by Stoke.

But the striker faces retrospective action from the FA, who look certain to review the flashpoint today.

Former World Cup referee Graham Poll branded Deeney’s conduct “disgraceful” and angry Potters manager Mark Hughes believes the FA should step in.

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