Allardyce denies misconduct charge

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has requested a personal hearing after denying a Football Association misconduct charge in relation to comments made to the media following the FA Cup third round replay against Manchester United.

Allardyce had until Wednesday afternoon to respond to the charge and the FA has confirmed his denial.

The Hammers boss reacted angrily to referee Phil Dowd's decision to award Manchester United a penalty for handball after West Ham were denied one for a similar offence by Rafael at the other end.

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