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West Brom's Dwight Gayle charged by FA over 'dive' against Nottingham Forest

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Image: Dwight Gayle has 16 goals in 25 games for West Brom this season

West Brom striker Dwight Gayle has been charged by the FA for "successful deception of a match official" following his side's 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.

The FA allege the 28-year-old, who is on loan at The Hawthorns from Newcastle, committed an act of simulation to win a penalty in the 89th minute of the game.

The referee deemed Alexander Milosevic's tackle on Gayle was a foul, allowing Jay Rodriguez to covert the late penalty and earn a point for his side.

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There was late drama in the 2-2 draw between West Brom and Nottingham Forest, with one penalty being awarded and another turned down

Gayle has until 6pm on Thursday to respond to the charge.

FA rules introduced in 2017 allow players to be retrospectively charged if they win a significant advantage by diving.

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Players found guilty face a two-game ban.

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