EPL: Tottenham's Moussa Sissoko charged for elbowing Harry Arter

Moussa Sissoko

Moussa Sissoko

London: Tottenham Hotspur's Moussa Sissoko has been charged by the Football Association after appearing to elbow Bournemouth's Harry Arter in the face in Saturday's goalless Premier League draw.

Sissoko caught fellow midfielder Arter during the second half at Bournemouth's Dean Court ground but escaped sanction. An FA statement on Monday said that as the incident was not seen at the time by referee Craig Pawson or his linesmen, Sissoko had been charged with violent conduct.

If the charge is upheld, the Frenchman could be banned for three games.