The charge relate to an incident involving Newcastle United's Alan Shearer during the match at Highbury on Sunday 23 January.

In line with The FA's new Fast Track disciplinary system, Toure is required to respond to the charge by 6pm on Wednesday 26 January.

If he accepts the charge, the automatic penalty is a 3-match suspension with immediate effect. If he denies the charge, the case will be heard at a Disciplinary Commission on Thursday, 27th January.