Sunderland's Papy Djilobodji charged with violent conduct by FA

ByPA Sport

Updated 23/01/2017 at 13:41 GMT

Sunderland defender Papy Djilobodji has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association after an incident late in Saturday's 2-0 Premier League defeat at West Brom.

Sunderland's Papy Djilobodji

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Djilobodji appeared to swing his arms towards Baggies midfielder Darren Fletcher at an 86th-minute free-kick - a clash missed by referee Craig Pawson but caught on video.

The Senegal international, who was sent off against Hull earlier this season, faces a potential four-match ban if found guilty of the charge.

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A statement on The FA's website clarified the procedure. It read: "Off the ball incidents which are not seen at the time by the match officials are referred to a panel of three former elite officials.

"Each 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 of the panel must be unanimous."

Djilobodji has until 6pm on Tuesday January 24 to reply to the charge. The club has yet to comment beyond confirming the charge.

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