Southampton's English striker Charlie Austin (C) has this header saved by Manchester City's Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson (R) during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Manchester City at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on December 30, 2018. AFP
Southampton striker Charlie Austin has been charged after appearing to make an obscene gesture towards Manchester City supporters, the Football Association (FA) said on Thursday.
Austin was caught making a two-fingered gesture towards a section of booing away fans at St Mary's Stadium while being substituted during Southampton's 3-1 Premier League defeat on Sunday.
"It is alleged that Mr Austin's gesture in or around the 68th minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting," the FA said in a statement.
Austin has until 1800 GMT on Jan. 7 to respond to the charge.
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