Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hit by FA charge after rant at Sunderland

20 September 2010 16:29
Arsene Wenger faces a touchline ban after being charged for his rant at the fourth official in Arsenal's draw at Sunderland.[LNB]The Frenchman was furious after Darren Bent equalised for the Black Cats in the fifth minute of injury time - despite Martin Atkinson indicating just four minutes on the sideline.[LNB]Wenger - who has until Thursday to respond to the charge - could be suspended for one-match, as well as hit by an £8,000 fine.[LNB] Making his point: Wenger complains to fourth official Martin Atkinson at Sunderland[LNB]An FA statement read: 'Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been chargedwith using insulting and/or abusive language and behaviour amounting toimproper conduct.[LNB]'The charges relate to Wenger's conduct towards match officials at the conclusion of Arsenal's match against Sunderland on 18 September.[LNB] Late drama: Darren Bent celebrates his equaliser[LNB]'Under The FA's new fast-track procedures, Wenger has until Thursday 23 September to respond to the charge and he has been offered a standardsanction of a one match touchline ban and an £8,000 fine should he accept the charge. If he denies the charge, the case will be heard by a Regulatory Commission.' [LNB] Wenger set to face FA rap after pushing match official at SunderlandWhat was that about foul habits Arsene? Wenger's side commit moreARSENAL FC

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