What's happened
Liverpool captain charged by FA over reaction to red card against Newcastle
Why it matters
The charge against Van Dijk represents a 'non-standard' case, and the severity of any further punishment will be decided by an independent regulatory commission.
What the papers say
The Times reports on the FA charge against Van Dijk, while The Independent focuses on Liverpool's late victory at Newcastle, and The Times and The Independent also cover the incident involving Trent Alexander-Arnold and Eddie Howe's comments.
How we got here
The incident occurred during Liverpool's match against Newcastle, where Van Dijk was shown a red card for a foul on Alexander Isak, and Liverpool went on to secure a late victory.
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