Arsene Wenger is in line for a lengthy stadium ban after being hit with his latest FA charge .

Arsenal boss Wenger angrily confronted referee Mike Dean in the officials’ room over a controversial penalty incident late in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at West Brom, and it is alleged he launched a foul-mouthed tirade and “questioned his integrity.”

The Football Association could now bar him from attending games altogether, as this latest incident comes less than 12 months after he served a four-match suspension from the touchline for pushing fourth official Anthony Taylor during a home game against Burnley last January.

Wenger's fury continued from the touchline into the officials' changing room (
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Wenger could also face further FA action and a potential fine after claiming Dean “saw what he wanted to see” in the controversial incident during his Tuesday press conference, which again questions the referee’s integrity.

The FA are likely to write to him for his observations.

Dean awarded a debatable penalty against Calum Chambers which resulted in West Brom getting a last-gasp equaliser and costing Wenger all three points.

Dean ruled Calum Chambers had handled the ball in his penalty area... (
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...and awarded a spot-kick that meant Arsenal were denied a 1-0 win over West Brom (
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There is a 30-minute “cooling off” period after matches when managers are not supposed to enter the referee’s room.

It is believed Wenger confronted Dean during that time, as well as doing so on the pitch at the final whistle.

Referees can allow managers into their room with permission, and the FA will want to establish whether that was given.

Wenger faces a more severe punishment than he got last January for pushing Taylor... (
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...and had to watch four games from the stand — now he may be barred from grounds entirely (
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Wenger has until 6pm on Friday to respond to the charge, but because he has 'previous' the case will be referred straight to an FA commission and his past record will be taken into account.

GUNN FIGHTER — WENGER'S BUST-UPS AND BANS

2000 Twelve-match ban and a heavy fine after a bust-up with the fourth official at Sunderland. Reduced to £10,000 fine on appeal.

2007 Sent off and given a one-game suspension for remonstrating with an official during a Champions League game.

2011 Another one-match ban over comments made to the referee against Barcelona. It was increased to two games and £10,000 fine.

2017 Suspended four-game ban after pushing and swearing at the fourth official vs Burnley.

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