LONDON (AP) The English Football Association wants Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele banned for more than three matches for an apparent eye-gouge on Chelsea striker Diego Costa.
The FA retrospectively charged Dembele with violent conduct on Wednesday after the incident was missed by the match officials in Monday’s 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge.
The FA says “the standard punishment of three matches that would otherwise apply is clearly insufficient.”
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Dembele has until Thursday to respond to the charge.
Both Tottenham and Chelsea have also been charged with three breaches of FA regulations for “failing to control their players and/or officials.”
The teams have until Monday to respond.
The draw ended second-place Tottenham’s title challenge.