Arsene Wenger Accepts FA Misconduct Charge Over Behaviour in 2-1 Premier League Win Over Burnley

Arsene Wenger Accepts FA Misconduct Charge Over Behaviour in 2-1 Premier League Win Over Burnley

Arsene Wenger has accepted the Football Association's misconduct charge following his dismissal during Arsenal's 2-1 victory over Burnley last Sunday.
The Gunners manager was speaking to the media ahead of his side's clash with Southampton on Saturday and, in quotes published by Sky Sports, admitted that he would not be looking to deny his conduct at the Emirates last weekend.
He told reporters: "I'm in England in 20 years, I've seen a lot on the bench. I'm big enough to stand up and know when I do well and not well.
"I'm a passionate guy and believe that I'm completely committed in my job like all the managers in the Premier League. I prefer to be physically with the team. I'm big enough to say 'that's not right' and that's it."
Wenger could now face a touchline ban when the football authorities convene to discuss what action to take, and could end up sitting in the stands for the away trip to league leaders Chelsea on February 4.
The Frenchman was sent to the stands after protesting too vigorously against the penalty that was awarded to the away side in the 93rd minute of the contest, and was told to leave his technical area by referee Jon Moss after a barrage of foul-mouthed abuse.
Wenger was then spotted pushing fourth official Anthony Taylor after the match official attempted to tell the 67-year-old to head into the stands and not stand idly by in the tunnel leading onto the pitch
Arsenal went on to secure a massive three points in the Premier league title race after being awarded a controversial 98th-minute spot kick of their own, which was cooly converted by Alexis Sanchez with the final kick of the game.
Speaking in the immediate aftermath of the win, Wenger had stated that he was wrong to criticise Moss and his refereeing team and apologised for his behaviour towards Taylor.
At the time he said: "I regret everything and I apologise for that.
"I was sent to the stands but I thought I could watch it from the corridor. I was sent-off for something that you hear every day in football.
"It was nothing bad and nine times out of ten you are not sent to the stands for that. I was actually more calm than I usually am throughout the game until the last few minutes. I should have just shut up, gone inside and gone home."

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