Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye has been charged with violent conduct following an incident in Saturday's FA Cup fourth round defeat at Brighton.
The Football Association confirmed on Monday evening that the French midfielder has been charged after allegedly kicking out at the Seagulls' Egyptian defender Adam El-Abd.
A statement said: "Newcastle United midfielder Yohan Cabaye has been charged with violent conduct following an incident in the FA Cup fourth round tie against Brighton Hove Albion."
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