Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been charged with improper conduct following an alleged gesture he made towards Fulham fans on Monday night, the Football Association have announced.
The incident was captured by photographers as the Uruguayan left the pitch at the end of Liverpool's 1-0 defeat, and he has until 4pm on Monday to respond to the charge.
Liverpool, meanwhile, have been charged by the FA with failing to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion following the controversial sending-off of Jay Spearing in the second half.
Liverpool's players reacted angrily after Spearing was shown a straight red card by referee Kevin Friend for a tackle on Moussa Dembele in the 72nd minute.
The club, who have opted not to appeal against the decision, also have until 4pm on Monday to decide whether they will contest the charge.
A short statement on Liverpool's website tonight read: "Liverpool FC today received notification from the Football Association of their decision to charge both the club and Luis Suarez following the game against Fulham.
The incident was captured by photographers as the Uruguayan left the pitch at the end of Liverpool's 1-0 defeat, and he has until 4pm on Monday to respond to the charge.
Liverpool, meanwhile, have been charged by the FA with failing to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion following the controversial sending-off of Jay Spearing in the second half.
Liverpool's players reacted angrily after Spearing was shown a straight red card by referee Kevin Friend for a tackle on Moussa Dembele in the 72nd minute.
The club, who have opted not to appeal against the decision, also have until 4pm on Monday to decide whether they will contest the charge.
A short statement on Liverpool's website tonight read: "Liverpool FC today received notification from the Football Association of their decision to charge both the club and Luis Suarez following the game against Fulham.
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