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Cole to discover V-sign fate

Image: Ashley Cole tangles with Cesc Fabregas during the clash at Emirates

Ashley Cole is likely to find out on Wednesday if he faces an FA charge for giving a two-finger salute.

Chelsea defender awaits ruling on Emirates 'salute'

Ashley Cole is likely to find out on Wednesday if he faces a Football Association charge for aiming a two-finger salute at Arsenal fans. The FA have confirmed they are examining all available evidence before deciding whether to take disciplinary action over Sunday's alleged incident. Photographs appeared to show Chelsea defender Cole making the gesture after the final whistle of his side's 1-0 Premier League defeat at Emirates Stadium. Referee Alan Wiley did not include the incident in his post-match report so the FA turned to other evidence, including photographic and video material. Chelsea boss Avram Grant does not feel his player has done anything worthy of punishment.

Incident

"I don't think he made that reaction," said Grant. Cole was also involved in an ugly incident at the final whistle on Sunday, grabbing Cesc Fabregas after being the victim of a late challenge by the Arsenal midfielder. Fabregas picked up a yellow card - one of nine during Arsenal's win - but Cole was not cautioned by Wiley. Sunday's game was the first time the England defender has returned to the home of his former club.