Updated: April 22, 2008
Hleb faces FA charge after Murty clashArsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb has been charged with violent conduct.
Hleb was involved in an incident with Reading defender Graeme Murty during the second half of the match at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, April 19.
The incident was not seen by referee Peter Walton. Having now watched video footage of the incident, Walton has informed the FA that, had he seen it at the time, he would have shown Hleb a red card for violent conduct.
Hleb has until 6pm on Wednesday, April 23 to admit or deny the charge. A regulatory commission will hear the case on Thursday, April 24
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=528134&cc=5901So what about the Challenge from Rooney over the weekend at Blackburn. No one can say that it was not intentional (retaliation) and from behind none the less. It's funny that no one is making a fuss about this. All other players have been penalized, but if you're Man United player you are safe....do what you want.