Rooney accepts charge but appeals against ban

London: Manchester United have accepted Wayne Rooney's charge from the FA for swearing at a TV camera but are appealing against his two-match ban, the Football Association said in a statement on Tuesday.

Rooney was charged with using abusive language while celebrating a goal in Saturday's 4-2 win at West Ham United.

In a statement on their website (www.thefa.com) the FA said that Rooney has admitted the charge for the use of offensive, insulting and/or abusive language.

"However, Rooney has submitted a claim that the automatic penalty of two games is clearly excessive. A commission will hear the submission on Wednesday," the statement said.