Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero has been banned for three matches

Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero has been banned for three matches for violent conduct and will miss the Manchester derby on September 10.

Aguero was cited by the Football Association on Tuesday after appearing to elbow West Ham defender Winston Reid during his side’s 3-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium on Super Sunday.

The 28-year-old, who has scored six times so far this season, has unsuccessfully appealed his charge and his absence will come as a major blow to manager Pep Guardiola.

Aguero will miss the Premier League clashes with local rivals United at Old Trafford, and Bournemouth on September 17.

The Argentina international will also miss the EFL Cup third-round tie against Swansea at the Liberty Stadium on September 21.