Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Bournemouth defender Tyrone Mings have been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association, Guardian reported.
The duo were involved in a bust-up during the 1-1 draw between the sides on Saturday. Mings had landed on Ibrahimovic’s head with his studs. Later, Ibrahimovic caught Mings in the face with his elbow from the corner.
“The players were involved in two separate incidents in or around the 44th minute which were not seen by the match officials at the time but caught on video,” said an FA statement.
While both players escaped punishment during the game, the incidents are both red card offences. If found guilty, either Ibrahimovic or Mings could face three-match bans. Mings is likely to face an increased ban for his offence.
The FA statement added: “Furthermore, the FA has submitted a claim that the standard punishment that would otherwise apply for the misconduct committed by the Bournemouth defender is ‘clearly insufficient’.”
“Off-the-ball incidents which are not seen at the time by the match officials are referred to a panel of three former elite referees.
“Each referee 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.”
Ibrahimovic could miss the FA Cup quarter-final against Chelsea if handed a ban.