Diego Costa and Gabriel charged over Chelsea v Arsenal clash by FA
The FA have charged Chelsea striker Diego Costa with violent conduct and Arsenal's Gabriel with improper conduct.
Costa is facing a three-match ban and Chelsea have until 6pm on Tuesday to lodge an appeal. Arsenal have confirmed they will appeal against the red card shown to Gabriel during the game.
Both clubs have also been charged with failing to control their players during Saturday's Premier League match at Stamford Bridge.
An FA statement said: "Diego Costa has been charged for an alleged act of violent conduct which was not seen by the match officials but caught on video.
"The Chelsea forward was involved in an incident with Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny in the 43rd minute of the game. He has until 6pm today [September 22] to reply.
"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 by the panel must be unanimous.
"Arsenal defender Gabriel was charged with improper conduct for his behaviour following his dismissal, whilst team-mate Santi Cazorla was warned for his behaviour following his sending off.
"Finally, both clubs were charged for failing to control their players under FA Rule E20.
"Both clubs and Gabriel have until 6pm on Thursday [September 24] to reply."
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