Source: PA
Wenger accepts FA charge
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has accepted a charge of improper conduct following his actions at the end of Saturday's Barclays Premier League match with Sunderland.
The 50-year-old appeared to sarcastically pat fourth official Martin Atkinson after his side conceded a dramatic late equaliser at the Stadium of Light before making critical post-match comments.
Wenger has subsequently been handed a one-match touchline ban, which he will serve in Tuesday's Carling Cup clash with bitter-rivals Tottenham, as well as a £8,000 fine by the Football Association
A statement on www.thefa.com read: "Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted a charge of using insulting and/or abusive language and behaviour amounting to improper conduct.
"Wenger has accepted the standard sanction of an £8,000 fine and a one-match touchline ban which will be served with immediate effect at Arsenal's Ceague Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur this evening (Tuesday).
"The charge related to Wenger's conduct towards match officials at the conclusion of Arsenal's match against Sunderland on 18 September."
