Barton expected to escape with fine

JOEY BARTON is expected to escape with a fine after being charged with improper conduct by the FA for dropping his shorts in front of Everton supporters.

Barton expected to escape with fine

The Manchester City midfielder has been charged with improper conduct and/or bringing his sport into disrepute following the incident when he bared his backside after being targeted by home fans at Goodison Park on Saturday.

Barton has until 6pm today to respond and an FA disciplinary commission will hear the case Tuesday.

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