Leicester's Albrighton charged by FA over referee confrontation

Leicester City's Marc Albrighton reacts to their goal being ruled out for offside. (REUTERS)
  (Reuters): Leicester City midfielder Marc Albrighton has been charged by the Football Association (FA) for his conduct towards the referee after being sent off in last Saturday's 5-0 Premier League defeat by Crystal Palace.   Albrighton was shown a straight red card in the second half at Selhurst Park after a poor challenge on Palace winger Wilfried Zaha.   Following his dismissal, the 28-year-old appeared to direct abusive language towards referee Mike Dean.   The FA said that Albrighton had until 1700 GMT on Thursday to respond to the charge.



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