Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said today he would take his time before deciding how to respond to the misconduct charge levelled by the Football Association (FA) against club captain Patrick Vieira.
The French international midfielder was sent off for two bookable offences during Sunday's 1-1 Premiership draw away to London rivals Chelsea.
And yesterday the FA announced that Vieira had been charged with misconduct for alleged abusive and/or insulting language aimed at referee Andy D'Urso.
Wenger said: "I want to go back and see what really happened there. It was a surprise to the club, and I will make a response when the time is right."
If found guilty of misconduct, Vieira could see his current one-match ban increased or he could be slapped with a hefty fine.
Yesterday, Vieira vowed not to change his aggressive style of play, despite his failure to overturn the eighth red card he has received since he came to England.
AFP