Liverpool's Martin Skrtel to challenge charge for stamp on Man Utd keeper David De Gea

MARTIN SKRTEL is challenging the Football Association’s decision to charge him with violent conduct following his clash with David De Gea.

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The Liverpool defender insists the collision at the end of Sunday’s defeat to Manchester United was accidental rather than intentional.

He has informed the FA of his decision to contest the charge in written evidence and the case will be heard tomorrow.

Skrtel’s right foot caught the right ankle of the United goalkeeper in the final seconds of the 2-1 loss at Anfield.

Martin Skrtel will challenge the FA's violent conduct chargeGETTY/SKY

Martin Skrtel will challenge the FA's violent conduct charge

The centre-back is facing a three-match ban after an independent panel reviewed the footage and decided he would have been sent-off if referee Martin Atkinson had seen the incident.

Liverpool will already be without skipper Steven Gerrard for the next three matches after he was sent-off just 38 seconds after appearing as a half-time substitute against United.

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