Stoke's Adam could face FA charge after cameras pick up stamp on Giroud during 1-0 win over Arsenal



Stoke's Charlie Adam could face retrospective action after stamping on Arsenal's Olivier Giroud during the second half of Saturday's match at the Britannia Stadium.

Television replays showed the Scotland midfielder stamp down on Giroud's left shin as the Frenchman sat on the ground after passing the ball.

It went unnoticed at the time by referee Mike Jones but the Football Association could study the evidence and punish Adam.



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Caught on camera: Television replays show Stoke's Charlie Adam stamping on Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud during the second half of Saturday's match at the Britannia Stadium Late: The ball is nowhere near the two players as Adam jumps in from the side Contact: Adam stamps down on Giroud's shin as he tries to hurdle the Arsenal player Ouch: This angle shows Adam makes contact just below Giroud's knee Painful: Giroud clutches his leg as he rolls around on the pitch

Punishment: Adam could be the subject of an FA investigation as the incident was missed by referee Mike Jones during the game

Disbelief: Giroud cannot believe that the incident went unpunished as he sits on the ground

Giroud is injury prone and missed a number of matches over the Christmas and New Year period with an ankle injury.

On this occasion, Giroud was able to complete the full 90 minutes though Arsenal fell to a 1-0 defeat that jeopardised their chances of winning the Barclays Premier League.

Adam was withdrawn for Stephen Ireland with 17 minutes remaining as bogey side Stoke once again inflicted misery on the Gunners.



Unimpressed: Arsene Wenger would not comment specifically on the incident after the match

Argument: Giroud can't believe play continued, while Adam doesn't understand what all the fuss is about

Get up: Adam tries to encourage Giroud to get on with the game as he lies stricken on the turf

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was clearly irked by Stoke's physical approach afterwards but would not comment specifically on the Adam incident.

He did claim, however, that Stoke had conceded the highest number of fouls at home this season.



