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Papy Djilobodji faces four-match FA ban for violent conduct after appearing to punch Darren Fletcher

Sunderland defender Papy Djilobodji has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association after an incident late in Saturday's 2-0 Premier League defeat at West Brom.

Djilobodji appeared to swing his arms towards Baggies midfielder Darren Fletcher at an 86th-minute free-kick - a clash missed by referee Craig Pawson but caught on video.

The Senegal international, who was sent off against Hull earlier this season, faces a potential four-match ban if found guilty of the charge - with his suspension increased from three due to his previous dismissal.

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Darren Fletcher (left) confrontsu00a0Papy Djilobodji during West Brom's win over Sunderland
Darren Fletcher (left) confronts Papy Djilobodji during West Brom's win over Sunderland
Djilobodji faces a four-match ban after being charged with violent conduct by the FA
Djilobodji faces a four-match ban after being charged with violent conduct by the FA
The Sunderland defender appeared to punch Fletcher atu00a0an 86th-minute free-kick
The Sunderland defender appeared to punch Fletcher at an 86th-minute free-kick