Manuel Lanzini could be banned for two matches after being charged with the 'successful deception of a match official' when winning a penalty for West Ham at Stoke City on Saturday.
Argentine midfielder Lanzini went to ground under a challenge from Erik Pieters after 18 minutes at the bet365 Stadium, with referee Graham Scott pointing to the spot and Mark Noble converting from 12 yards.
Hughes fumed about the penalty incident, saying post-match: "He's a clever player, he'll draw a foul or some kind of challenge, but he wasn't clipped, he's clearly dived. It's disappointing the referee hasn't seen that."
He is the second Premier League player to be charged under the new directive. Everton's Oumar Niasse was banned for two games after being found to have dived to win a penalty in his side's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace last month.
West Ham’s Manuel Lanzini charged with ‘Successful Deception of a Match Official’ following Saturday’s match against Stoke City. Full statement: . December 18, 2017
