The 23-year-old, who joined City from FC Twente in 2022, has also been fined £1,634.61 for her actions. The suspension of the Netherlands international has been issued after Casparij made an offensive gesture towards Manchester United’s away contingent during the first half of the Citizens’ 3-1 win at the Etihad Stadium on 23 March. According to a statement issued by the FA, Casparij “admitted her conduct during the 37th minute was offensive, insulting and abusive”. An independent Regulatory Commission imposed the sanctions following a hearing.

The title race has been blistering all season with Gareth Taylor’s side bidding to claim their first title in the manager’s tenure and upend the Blues’ hegemony in manager Emma Hayes’ final season with the club. The Manchester derby win was an emphatic statement from City as they continue to cut themselves one of the league’s most formidable sides this season, all while completing the double over Marc Skinner’s side. A first-half brace from Jess Park put City ahead of their Mancunian rivals, though some controversy surrounded Park’s opener due to Khadija Shaw being well offside in the build-up. Even so, Shaw wrote her name on the score sheet shortly after the restart to put the match beyond doubt, assisted by the scintillating Park.

An own goal from Casparij was a slim form of consolation for the traveling United faithful, who saw their hopes of a potential second chance at European football all but dashed with the defeat. *Join our new WhatsApp community* *and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like.

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