LEICESTER, England (AP) Leicester striker Jamie Vardy has accepted an English Football Association improper conduct charge over his reaction to being sent off against West Ham.
Vardy's standard one-match ban could now be lengthened, potentially hitting Leicester's bid for a first Premier League title. The team is five points ahead of Tottenham with four games remaining.
Vardy tangled with Angelo Ogbonna before going down in the penalty area early in the second half on Sunday. Vardy angrily confronted referee Jon Moss after receiving his first red card of the season.
At the time, Leicester was leading through Vardy's 22nd goal of the season and went on to draw 2-2.
Leicester also tweeted that it accepted an FA charge of failing to control its players after West Ham was awarded a late penalty.
