Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will face an FA disciplinary panel on Monday to answer charges of misconduct.
Ferguson chose top have a personal hearing after he was charged with two separate counts following United's match at Newcastle on August 23
He will have to answer one count of alleged `improper conduct' and another of using 'insulting or abusive language' to fourth official Jeff Winter, and, if found guilty, Ferguson faces a touchline ban, a heavy fine, or both.
However, if he is found guilty, Ferguson's previous good conduct will be taken into account, although there will be an even harsher punishment if it is proved that Ferguson labelled referee Uriah Rennie or any other officials as "cheats".
The FA released a statement on Thursday, saying: "The FA confirmed today that Sir Alex Ferguson's disciplinary hearing will take place on Monday, 20th October. Ferguson was charged on 28th August with misconduct for breaches of FA Rule E1 and E2.
"The charges related to the alleged use of abusive and/or insulting language to a match official during the match between Newcastle United and Manchester United on Saturday, 23rd August."
Ferguson's verbal volley directed at Jeff Winter after referee Rennie had already sent him from the St James' Park touchline was captured on television, and such visual evidence may go against him.
Ferguson was incensed when Rennie's failed to award a free-kick or send off Andy O'Brien after the Newcastle defender scythed down Ryan Giggs when he was clean through on goal.
He later said: "I am aware that the fourth official has been given stricter guidelines this season. I suppose I will have to curb my behaviour in the future.
"I was really angry about the failure to penalise or red-card Andy O'Brien for the foul on Ryan Giggs and made my feelings known from the bench in a way that I have done many times in the past.
"It was a blatant decision and you expect those sort of decisions to be given. I showed my anger to the fourth official. That was why I was sent off."
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