Leicester City's Nigel Pearson charged by FA for using 'abusive' language at fan

Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson has been charged by the Football Association for allegedly using 'abusive' words in an exchange with a fan during his team's defeat to Liverpool last week.

The 51-year-old, who is under scrutiny following a 10-game winless run in the Premier League, got involved in a heated exchange with a fan during his side's 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at the King Power Stadium.

A statement from the FA said: "It is alleged that during the fixture Mr Pearson used abusive and/or insulting words towards a spectator. He has until 6pm on December 16, 2014 to respond to the charge."

Pearson was given the opportunity to apologise for his remarks in a press conference a few days later, but he refused to do so.