FA charges Liverpool's Mascherano
Liverpool's Javier Mascherano has been charged with improper conduct following his sending-off against Manchester United on Sunday.
Mascherano must serve a one-match suspension for the red card, but could now miss an additional two games if he is found guilty.
The charge relates to his reaction towards referee Steve Bennett after being sent off.
The Argentine has been given until 1800 GMT on Thursday to respond.
The case is scheduled to be heard on Friday 4 April.
The 23-year old appeared to question Bennett's decision to caution Fernando Torres, and was then shown a second yellow card himself.
Mascherano will definitely miss Sunday's Merseyside derby at Anfield.
Liverpool's next two Premier League games are against Arsenal and Blackburn.
