Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association after he allegedly used abusive language toward an opponent that included reference to ethnicity, race or nationality.
The charge relates to an incident which allegedly occurred during the Magpies' 2-0 Championship loss to Wolves at St James' Park on Sept. 17.
A statement from the FA on Tuesday said: "It is alleged that in or around the 87th minute of the fixture, he [Shelvey] used abusive and/or insulting words towards an opponent.
"It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) is an "Aggravated Breach" as defined in Rule E3(2), as it included reference to ethnic origin and/or race and/or nationality.