FA charge Thatcher after incident with Ljungberg

LEICESTER defender Ben Thatcher has been charged with “violent behaviour” by the FA over an incident involving Arsenal’s Freddie Ljungberg during the recent Premiership clash at the Walker’s Stadium.

Thatcher is alleged to have committed an offence against the Gunners winger during the 1-1 draw on December 6.

The Foxes player had been on the receiving end of a tackle from Ashley Cole which earned the Arsenal player a red card during the same match. Thatcher could serve a three-game suspension if he is found guilty and he has 14 days to respond to the charge.