Newcastle United's Jonjo Shelvey charged by FA for using 'racist' language

Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association after allegedly using racist language during a game against Wolverhampton Wanderers in September.

The 24-year-old has been accused of using "abusive and/or insulting words" towards an opposition player during the Magpies' 2-0 defeat to Wolves on September 17.

A statement from the FA added: "It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) is an 'Aggravated Breach' as defined in Rule E3(2), as it included reference to ethnic origin and/or race and/or nationality."

Shelvey, who joined Newcastle from Swansea City in January, has until November 16 to respond to the charge.