London: Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has been charged by the English Football Association for making an abusive gesture toward Manchester City fans during a Premier League match.
Television cameras spotted the England international raising his middle finger in the direction of City supporters in the 69th minute of Saturday's game at Etihad Stadium, which Arsenal lost 6-3.
The incident wasn't seen by match officials but the FA has charged Wilshere retrospectively "with making an offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive gesture" after a three-man panel studied footage.
The FA says in a statement "for an FA charge to follow, all three panel members must agree it is a sending-off offense. In this instance, the panel were unanimous."
Wilshere has until Wednesday to respond to the charge and is facing a one-match ban.
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