Arsenal midfielder Alex Song has been charged with aroused actions for stamping on Joey Barton during Saturday's 0-0 Premier League pull with Newcastle United, with both clubs charged for unwell to manage their players during a well-defined flashpoint.
In the second half of the season-opening strife at St James' Park, Song transient low mark for an situation that angry Barton, who remonstrated with officials after the Cameroon general placed a feet on his calf whilst he lay disposed on the ground.
The group charges begin from a well-defined situation late in the match, moreover involving Barton, that saw the Newcastle midfielder requisitioned and Arsenal debutant Gervinho sent off as players from both sides clashed subsequent to an purported dive by the Ivorian striker.
The FA mentioned that both clubs have until 4pm on Aug 18 to reply to the charge, whilst Song contingency reply by 6pm on Aug 16.
Gunners team leader Arsene Wenger certified that he woud not dare any assign leveled at Song, nonetheless would competition Gervinho's dismissal.
That allure was concurred by the FA, who updated that "Arsenal have currently lodged a affirm that the typical low mark of a 3 tie in postponement is evidently excessive". That affirm will be hold on Aug 16.
In that incident, Gervinho directed a slap at Barton after the argumentative midfielder attempted to transport him to his feet subsequent to a unsuccessful fine appeal.
Barton certified exaggerating the meeting but has not been charged with computer graphics as Gervinho did strike him; players from both sides became entangled as the 12 million signing from Lille was shown a true red card.
The situation involving Song followed a plunge into by Barton, with umpire Peter Walton unsighted but TV cameras display a coherent stamp.
A mad Barton remonstrated with the fourth authorized in the issue but no action was taken.