WENGER AND PARDEW CHARGED

Wenger and Pardew charged by FA
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger and West Ham countepart Alan Pardew are to face a Football Association improper conduct charge over their touchline bust-up. The two managers had to be separated following celebrations by Pardew in the technical area after Marlon Harewood's late winner for West Ham on Sunday. Pardew has since apologised to Wenger, with the League Managers' Association set to attempt mediation. Wenger and Pardew have until 23 November to respond to the charges. Wenger refused to shake Pardew's hand at the end of the match, and left without speaking to the media. Pardew issued his apology to Wenger after his side's 1-0 win at Upton Park: "I apologise if I offended Arsene. If I was over-zealous in my celebrations, which I'm sure I was, I apologise fully to Arsene and Arsenal." He added: "We've had a tough old season here and maybe it came out. "Arsene was annoyed with that, maybe quite rightly so, but I hope that I can iron that out and we will be big enough to look each other in the eye. It was nothing personal, I was celebrating the goal. I've got great respect for him and that won't change. "Nothing was said. Maybe he was angry at a couple of decisions and it was a physical game. We wanted to upset Arsenal, we wanted to win. "He is a top guy and I really respect him. I thought I was entitled to celebrate the goal after a pulsating game." Pardew said he hoped to get the chance to make up with Wenger. "I want to sort things out," said Pardew. "It's not right for the image of the game. "Emotions were high but there was nothing dangerous or horrible. That is what happens with last-minute goals."   :: bbc