Frimpong, 20, faces allegations that his comments amounted to improper conduct and brought the game into disrepute after a hostile exchange with a Tottenham fan on the microblogging service.

"Arsenal's Emmanuel Frimpong has been charged under FA Rule E3 for improper conduct in relation to recent comments made on Twitter," read a statement on the FA's official website.

"The allegation is that Frimpong posted comments amounting to improper conduct and/or which brought the game into disrepute, which included a reference to ethnic origin, faith or race.

"The player has until 4pm on 27 July 2012 to respond to the charge."