Chelsea full-back Ashley Cole is likely to find out on Wednesday if he faces a Football Association charge over allegations he made a gesture towards Arsenal fans at the weekend.

The 26-year-old made his first appearance at the Emirates Stadium in Sunday's defeat following his move from Arsenal to Stamford Bridge last season.

He was heavily jeered by home fans and was pictured after the final whistle apparently making a two-fingered salute towards Arsenal supporters.

FA officials must decide whether Cole faces a charge, with the decision based on the photos and whether there is any other evidence.

Chelsea boss Avram Grant does not feel his player has done anything worthy of punishment from officials.

"I don't think he made that reaction," said Grant.

England left-back 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 1-0 win - but Cole was not cautioned by referee Alan Wiley.

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