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| Gabriel and Costa |
The FA said on its website that Costa had been charged with
an alleged "act of violent conduct" after television replays showed
him catching Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny with his arm in an incident not
spotted at the time by the referee.
"Off the ball incidents which are not seen at the time
by the match officials are referred to a panel of three former elite
referees," an FA statement said.
"For retrospective action to be taken, and an FA charge
to follow, the decision by the panel must be unanimous."
Brazilian defender Gabriel, who was sent off after tangling
with Costa shortly after that incident, was charged with "improper
conduct" following his straight red card which Arsenal have since appealed
against.
Spain international Costa has until 1700 GMT on Tuesday to
respond to the charges while Gabriel has until 1700 GMT on Thursday to respond.
Both Chelsea and Arsenal were also charged by the FA for
failing to control their players.
Chelsea won the fractious game 2-0 with Arsenal ending the
match with nine men after Santi Cazorla was also dismissed for a second yellow
card after a foul on former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was critical of Costa after
the derby, saying he is "always involved in provocation".
Source. supersport.com
Source. supersport.com
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