Wenger faces a fine for his Ruud remarks

ARSENE WENGER faces a potential fine this afternoon, if found guilty of accusing Ruud van Nistelrooy of cheating amid a warning that too many managers have crossed the line of fair comment this season.

The warning came from Frank Clark, vice-chairman of the League Managers’ Association, who admitted that the Football Association did not appear “overly strict” in taking action against the Arsenal boss.

Wenger is not expected to attend the afternoon hearing at the Football Association’s Soho Square headquarters, with Arsenal having prepared a detailed written defence.