Spurs News: Moussa Sissoko could face FA rap after clash with Harry Arter
Moussa Sissoko appeared to elbow Cherries midfielder in the goalless draw at the Vitality stadium and could miss the North London derby next month
TOTTENHAN HOTSPUR face the prospect of losing Moussa Sissoko for the London derby against Arsenal next month.
Sissoko clashed with Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter in the goalless draw at the Vitality stadium on Saturday.
Mauricio Pochettino's side blew the chance to go top of the table and could suffer further if the FA decide to take retrospective action against the Frenchman.
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Sissoko was a second half replacement for Deli Alli clashed with Arter as the pair tussled for the ball at a throw-in. The Spurs man appeared to elbow the Cherries midfielder, sparking a melee between both sets of players.
Referee Craig Pawson did not see the incident or take any action. But the FA blazers are certain to look at the incident again and could charge Sissoko with violent conduct.
But Arter has come to the defence of his fellow pro asking the FA to overlook the clash as Sissoko claims it was an accident.
"He (Sissoko) said it was an accident and I'm happy to take that as gospel" Arter said after the game.
The 27-year-old moved to White Hart Lane from Newcastle last summer for £30million after impressing for France at Euro 2016. If banned, Sissoko could miss the League Cup trip to Liverpool, the visit of champions Leicester City and finally the trip to the Emirates to face Arsenal in the Premier League.