The English FA have said today that they will take a closer look at a controverial challenge made by Newcastle United player Joey Barton on Sunderland's Dickson Etuhu on Saturdays Wear-Tyne Derby match at the Stadium of Light.
Barton's challenge on Etuhu was made just before the half-time break while attention was elsewhere. Ref Martin Atkinson did not award a free-kick and seemed to be looking away from that area of the pitch(or could just be blind).
The FA could issue Barton with a violent conduct charge, this is for when a match-official failes to spot a dirty challenge. This would mean a 3-match ban for the player in question.
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