Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb has been slapped with an FA charge for violent conduct.

Hleb was involved in an incident with Reading defender Graeme Murty during the second half of the weekend's Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium.

The Belarusian appeared to slap Murty in the face just before the hour mark of the Gunners' 2-0 win, prompting an angry reaction from the Royals skipper.

A statement of the FA's official website read: "The incident was not seen by referee Peter Walton.

"Having now watched video footage of the incident, Walton has informed the FA that, had he seen it at the time, he would have shown Hleb a red card for violent conduct.

"Hleb has until 6pm on Wednesday, April 23 to admit or deny the charge. A regulatory commission will hear the case on Thursday April 24."

Mike Hytner / Eurosport