Wenger charged with misconduct
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was charged with misconduct by England's governing Football Association on Monday after an alleged altercation with the fourth official during Sunday's 2-1 Premier League win over Burnley.
The veteran French boss was dismissed from his technical area by referee Jon Moss after being angered by the award of a stoppage-time penalty to Burnley, having allegedly verbally abused fourth official Anthony Taylor.
Wenger apologised for his behaviour after the match but that did not prevent him being charged by the FA on Monday.
"Arsene Wenger has been charged for misconduct following Arsenal's game against Burnley on Sunday (22 January 2017)," said a statement issued by the FA.
"It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute, he used abusive and/or insulting words towards the fourth official.
"He has until 6:00pm (1800 GMT) on 26 January 2017 to respond to the charge."
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