Fa found him culpable of verbal abuse and pushing of the 4th official. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been charged by the football association with verbal abusing and pushing fourth official Anthony Taylor during Sunday’s Premier League game against Burnley.
The 67 year old manger pushed Taylor after being sent off in the closing stages of the sides 2-1 win against Burnley at the emirates stadium. He had been dismissed for reacting angrily to a 93rd-minute penalty given to Burnley, who trailed 1-0.
After being sent to the stands by referee Jon Moss, Wenger moved away from the pitch but stood at the tunnel entrance and refused to move as he tried to watch the remaining few minutes of Sunday’s match. As Taylor encouraged him to move away, Wenger was seen to push back against him.
Wenger, later apologized for his actions. He however has until 6pm on Thursday to respond to the charges.