Sheffield United skipper Chris Morgan has been charged with
violent conduct following an incident in a recent game against
Arsenal.
The Blades stopper appeared to strike Gunners forward Robin van
Persie during the 1-0 win for Neil Warnock's side on 30th
December.
Now The Football Association has charged Morgan with violent
conduct after the incident was initially missed by referee Alan
Wiley.
Morgan has until 6pm on Thursday to respond to the charge from Soho
Square and a disciplinary commission will hear the case on
Friday.
The Blades captain has already been involved in a similar incident
this season, but on that occasion was on the receiving end of a
punch from Lee McCulloch which resulted in a three-match ban for
the Wigan man.
Blades chairman Terry Robinson has confirmed that the Yorkshire
side are considering an appeal against the FA charge.
"It is most likely that Chris will appeal against this decision
with the support of the club," said Robinson on the club's official
website.
"The incident was seen by many in the ground and on television but
in comparison with the incidents in our recent games against Aston
Villa and Wigan was relatively trivial.
"The club will re-assess the video and make a final decision on
Thursday.
"Whilst Sheffield United do no condone this sort of behaviour, we
cannot reconcile this incident with violent conduct."