PFA back video panels as Gerrard waits to learn fate

ARSENAL’S Martin Keown has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association following his spat with Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy in the game at Old Trafford earlier this month.

Keown was seen to push the Dutch international during the Gunners' 2-0 defeat and although the incident was missed by match referee Dermot Gallagher, the FA requested a video tape of the match.

The England defender apologised to his manager Arsene Wenger immediately after the match but explained there had been no malice in his shove on van Nistelrooy, which resulted in him falling theatrically to the floor.