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​Arsenal boss Wenger accepts FA misconduct charge

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he will accept a Football Association misconduct charge for his behaviour during the 2-1 league win over Burnley, reports BBC Sport.

The Frenchman was charged with verbally abusing and pushing fourth official Anthony Taylor after being sent off in the closing stages of the game.

He had been dismissed for reacting angrily to a 93rd-minute penalty given to Burnley, who trailed 1-0.

Wenger, who later apologised, has been called to an FA hearing on Friday.

"I've said what I have publicly and the rest will be more discreet," Wenger said. "I don't know if I will be punished and how I will be punished.

"The only thing I can say is that when I was sent off I was surprised and then I was in the tunnel which is where I thought I could be."

When asked if he would accept the charge, Wenger said: "Yes. I am big enough to stand up for what I do.

"When I don't behave like I think I should behave, I am big enough to say I am not right. I'm a passionate guy and I believe that I am completely committed in my job and want to win football games."

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