Charlie Austin charged with violent conduct

Southampton striker Charlie Austin has been hit with a violent conduct charge after he kicked Huddersfield goalkeeper Jonas Lossl in the face. Lossl was left with a bloodied face and a suspected broken nose following the incident in Saturday's 1-1 draw at St Mary's.

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Austin avoided punishment for the incident at the time, but could now face a retrospective ban from the Football Association. He was given until Sunday to respond to the charge.

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