Crystal Palace striker Connor Wickham should be handed lengthy ban for elbowing Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen  

Connor Wickham should face a lengthy ban after catching Jan Vertonghen in the face with his elbow in the 75th minute, an incident referee Martin Atkinson missed.

The players were running in the penalty area when Wickham caught Vertonghen. 

Palace striker Connor Wickham is facing retrospective action following a clash with Jan Vertonghen

Replays appear to show that Wickham aimed an elbow at the Tottenham defender, who was later substituted

FA disciplinary chiefs will wait for referee Martin Atkinson’s match report before making a decision

At top UEFA referee meetings it is highlighted that when a player elbows an opponent with force he clenches his fist. 

The FA have the power to charge the Palace player with violent conduct and even extend any ban.

Crystal Palace fear the striker will be reprimanded over the incident on Saturday afternoon