London, Feb 26 (AP) Liverpool manager Arne Slot was handed a two-match touchline suspension on Wednesday for his conduct toward match officials after the Merseyside derby against Everton.

Slot admitted to a charge that he “acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behavior towards both the match referee and an assistant referee” after the 2-2 draw at Goodison Park on Feb. 12, the Football Association said.

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The FA said Slot has also been charged 70,000 pounds ($90,000).

Slot was shown a red card for his post-match conduct and has since said he regretted his actions.

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Liverpool's next two domestic games are against Newcastle on Wednesday and Southampton on March 8, both in the Premier League and at Anfield.

Liverpool leads the league by 11 points. (AP)

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