Arsene Wenger has been hit with an FA charge after his bust-up with Mike Dean at West Brom.
Wenger angrily confronted Dean in the referees’ dressing room after Arsenal’s controversial draw at the Hawthorns on New Year’s Eve.
The FA charge accuses Wenger of making “abusive and improper” comments and he also “questioned the integrity of the match referee.”
It comes after referee Dean gave a last gasp penalty against Calum Chambers which meant Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw.
Wenger confronted Dean on the edge of the pitch, then he also went into the refs’ room afterwards which is forbidden unless done so with permission.
It is understood Wenger launched a tirade at Dean after being left incensed by the latest in what he sees as a long line of bad decisions.
Wenger could face a lengthy ban after he was given a four game touchline ban last season after a bust-up with referee Anthony Taylor last January.
Because that was less than 12 months ago, this latest charge will be referred to an FA commission and his previous behaviour will be taken into account.
The FA statement reads: "Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been charged following the West Bromwich Albion game on Sunday [31/12/17].
"It is alleged his language and/or behaviour in the match officials’ changing room after the game was abusive and/or improper and/or questioned the integrity of the match referee. He has until 6pm on Friday [05/01/18] to respond."