Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been charged by the Football Association over alleged comments he made after Manchester United's Premier League victory against Newcastle on October 6 which was captured by cameras.

United won 3-2 having trailed 2-0, with Alexis Sanchez's injury time winner sparking scenes of jubilation at Old Trafford.

An FA statement read: "It is alleged that his language at the end of the fixture, as captured by the broadcast footage, was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

"He has until 6pm on October 19 to respond to the charge."

Mourinho could potentially face a touchline ban if found guilty.

The match was played amid a tense atmosphere with the club having denied a report earlier in the day that Mourinho was going to be sacked that weekend regardless of the result.

United recovered from 2-0 down to complete a dramatic comeback with a 90th-minute goal from Alexis Sanchez.

Footage from the game shows Mourinho saying something - at one point while looking into a camera - as he headed towards the tunnel following the final whistle.

He also made a gesture with his right hand while speaking, pointing with his little finger.

The 55-year-old, who claimed after the match that he was the subject of a media "manhunt", said when asked about the gesture: "It is a finger.

"Smaller than the others, but it is a finger."



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