The
FA have charged Chelsea striker Diego Costa with violent conduct and
Arsenal's Gabriel with improper conduct, it has been confirmed.
Both clubs have also been charged with failing to control their players
during Saturday's Premier League match at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal have confirmed they will appeal against the red card shown to
Gabriel during the game.
"The Chelsea forward was involved in an incident with Arsenal's Laurent
Koscielny in the 43rd minute of the game. He has until 6pm tomorrow
[September 22] to reply.
"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.
"Each referee panel member will review the video footage independently of
one another to determine whether they consider it a sending-off offence. For
retrospective action to be taken, and an FA charge to follow, the decision
by the panel must be unanimous.
"Arsenal defender Gabriel has been charged with improper conduct for his
behaviour following his dismissal, whilst team-mate Santi Cazorla has been
warned for his behaviour following his sending off.
"Finally, both clubs have been charged for failing to control their players
under FA Rule E20.
"Both clubs and Gabriel have until 6pm on Thursday [September 24] to reply."
More to follow.
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