FA charge Nuno Espirito Santo with misconduct for pitch celebration 

Nuno Espirito Santo celebrates with Diogo Jota - Nuno Espirito Santo could not contain his emotions as Wolves secured a stoppage time victory
Nuno Espirito Santo could not contain his emotions as Wolves secured a stoppage time victory Credit: Getty Images

Nuno Espirito Santo has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association after being sent off in Saturday’s dramatic 4-3 win over Leicester.

The Wolves head coach was dismissed by referee Chris Kavanagh for running onto the pitch to celebrate with his players after Diogo Jota’s winner in the 93rd minute.

And Nuno is now facing a fine and possible touchline ban after the FA received Kavanagh’s report of the game on Monday.

The FA's statement read: "Nuno Espírito Santo has been charged with misconduct relating to his behaviour in the 93rd minute of the game between Wolves and Leicester on Saturday.  He has until 18:00 on 24 January 2019 to respond to the charge."

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was fined £8,000 and warned about his future behaviour after entering the field to hug goalkeeper Alisson Becker, at the end of last month’s derby win over Everton.

Nuno being sent to the stands - Nuno being sent to the stands  
Nuno being sent to the stands  Credit: PA

Nuno admitted after Saturday’s crazy Midlands derby that he accepted his dismissal by Kavanagh, who was also the referee in the game at Anfield.

He said: “The referee explained everything. He was clear. It was a good decision. What can I say.

“He said 'you are not allowed to go out of your technical area even to celebrate a goal, and you cannot go on the pitch.

“It was a very difficult moment, especially with the way the game went – up, down – and in that moment, it is difficult to contain your emotions.

“It is the law. It's happened before with other managers. But it was not out of bad intention or lack of respect. This is what I am aware of. I am so happy. I am so happy.”

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