Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger faces FA ban for stunning comment: This is what he said

The Arsenal manager was sent off by Moss after reacting angrily to a penalty being awarded to Burnley when Ashley Barnes was fouled by Francis Coquelin in injury time.

Wenger was then told to go down the tunnel by fourth official Anthony Taylor but refused, pushing away his hand three times.

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After the match, Wenger apologised and admitted he regretted his actions.

But according to the London Evening Standard, Wenger may face more trouble after calling Moss a “cheat".

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger apologised for his actions

And it is said Wenger could face a similar punishment to Alan Pardew, who was fined £20,000 and banned for two games when he pushed assistant referee Peter Kirkup when he was Newcastle boss in August 2012.

Former Premier League chief Keith Hackett blasted Wenger for his actions and claimed he should be banned for six matches.

“For the sake of every official at every level of the game the FA must throw the book at Arsene Wenger after his disgraceful behaviour on Sunday,” Hackett told The Telegraph.

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is sent off by Anthony Taylor

“They need to send out a strong, clear message – officials are sacrosanct and if you lay hands on them you will pay a heavy price.

“A one or two match touchline ban just won’t cut it on this occasion.

“A slap on the wrist would tell every Sunday morning player that it’s OK to abuse or physically assault officials.

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was unhappy with certain decisions

“What I would like to see as an absolute minimum is a six-game ban – but a far more severe punishment than simply being banished from the touchline.

“Instead, I would like to see Wenger barred from any contact with his team once inside the stadium.

“Uefa regularly impose this sanction and I feel it has far more impact than a manager simply being unable to stand in the technical area.”

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