LONDON (AP)

The English Football Association has charged Liverpool striker Luis Suarez with violent conduct for biting an opponent.

In a Premier League match broadcast globally on Sunday, Suarez bit Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic's arm. Although he escaped punishment during the game, Suarez now faces a lengthy ban.

The FA says ''the incident was not seen by the match officials and has therefore been retrospectively reviewed ... it is alleged that the conduct of Suarez constitutes violent conduct.''

The FA says the standard punishment of three matches ''is clearly insufficient in these circumstances.''

Suarez has until Tuesday at 6 p.m. local time to respond to the charge.

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