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Southampton striker Charlie Austin approached by FA to explain two-fingered gesture to fans

The FA want to speak to Southampton striker Charlie Austin following his apparent two-finger salute to supporters during their defeat by Manchester City.

Austin has been asked to explain the signal he made as he ran off the St Mary's pitch to be replaced by Shane Long in the 68th minute.

The 29-year-old was booed on his jog towards the dugout and appeared to respond by flicking two fingers up at the crowd.

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Charlie Austin appeared to swear at fans during Southampton's defeat by Manchester City
The 29-year-old made the two-fingered gesture as he made his way off the field on Sunday

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City won the game 3-1 thanks to goals from David Silva, Sergio Aguero an own goal from the unfortunate James Ward-Prowse.