Oumar Niasse: Everton's David Unsworth says ban sets precedent

Oumar Niasse went on to score the equaliser in the 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace

Everton caretaker boss David Unsworth says a "dangerous precedent" could be set after Oumar Niasse was found guilty of diving and banned for two games.

The Senegal forward is the first Premier League player to be punished under new Football Association laws that were introduced in May.

Niasse, 27, won a controversial penalty, under pressure from Scott Dann, in the draw at Crystal Palace.

"I think these people [the FA] will be very busy," said Unsworth.

"It's a dangerous precedent that could be set if decisions are given against you which are debatable."

Niasse denied he had "committed an act of simulation" that led to the penalty being awarded in the fifth minute of the game.

But he was found guilty by the FA's Independent Regulatory Commission, which includes former players, when they met on Wednesday.

"I think anywhere on the field it's a foul. He [Niasse] was shocked and I was shocked [by the charge]," Unsworth said.

Niasse will miss Everton's game at Southampton on Sunday and at home to West Ham on 29 November.

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Everton said they were "disappointed" with the ruling but have accepted the verdict and will review the FA's written reasons, which are set to be published on Thursday.

Incidents which suggest a match official has been deceived by an act of simulation are referred to a panel consisting of a former match official, ex-manager and former player.

They independently review video footage and the FA only issues a charge if the panel are in unanimous in agreeing simulation took place.

"I think it's a great rule but it doesn't change my stance on if there's contact anywhere on the pitch - slight or not, contact is contact," said Unsworth.

"We don't want contact taken out the game. Slowly but surely it has started."

Carlisle forward Shaun Miller was the first to be banned under the new system, when he was suspended for two games in October.

Bristol City defender Bailey Wright was suspended for two games earlier this month, while Manchester City forward Bernardo Silva and Watford's Richarlison have both avoided charges this season.