Aston Villa striker John Duran charged by the FA for improper conduct after his furious reaction to red card in defeat by Newcastle

John Duran has been charged by the Football Association with improper conduct for his reaction to his sending off against Newcastle on Boxing Day.

The Aston Villa the striker was shown a straight red card after being adjudged to have stamped on Newcastle defender Fabian Schar during the first half of the 3-0 defeat.

Infuriated by the decision, Duran then kicked a water bottle after leaving the pitch.

He is currently serving a three-match ban after the club failed in their bid to overturn the dismissal, but the frontman could now be hit with a further punishment.

Duran, 21, has until Friday to respond.

An FA statement read: ‘John Duran has been charged following the Premier League fixture between Newcastle United and Aston Villa on Thursday 26 December 2024.

‘It’s alleged that the Aston Villa forward acted in an improper manner in the 32nd minute of the fixture, after being sent off.’

More to follow.