Luis Suarez has been charged by the FA for an alleged gesture at Fulham's fans, with the club accused of failing to control their players.
Suarez and Liverpool in hot water following defeat at Fulham
Luis Suarez has been charged by the Football Association for an alleged gesture at Fulham's fans, with the club accused of failing to control their players.
Uruguay international Suarez is believed to have gestured towards Cottagers fans as he left the field following Monday's 1-0 defeat at Craven Cottage.
Liverpool could also be in hot water for their players' reactions after referee Kevin Friend issued Jay Spearing with a second-half red card for his challenge on Moussa Dembele.
A number of Reds players remonstrated with the official, an incident that occurred prior to Clint Dempsey's late winner for Fulham.
Liverpool have until Monday, December 12th to respond to both charges.
The Merseysiders have confirmed they have been notified by the FA of the charges and they are 'properly' reviewing the documentation before making further comment.
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The news is another blow for Suarez, who is currently preparing his defence against a charge of making racist comments to Manchester United defender Patrice Evra.
The French full-back alleged Suarez racially abused him during a 1-1 draw at Anfield in October and, after a lengthy investigation, the FA decided he did have a case to answer.
Suarez denies the allegations and is being fully supported by the club in fighting the charge.
Manager Kenny Dalglish defended his player on Monday evening after Suarez was targeted with taunts of "cheat" by Fulham fans, who felt the striker went to ground too easily when challenged.
Dalglish described the chants as "scandalous", and added: "At the end of the day, we will look after Luis the best we can and I think it is about time he got a bit of protection from some people."
