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Everton striker Oumar Niasse becomes first Premier League player to be charged with simulation after being awarded controversial penalty

Everton striker Oumar Niasse has been charged with simulation by the Football Association after he won a controversial penalty in Saturday's Premier League draw at Crystal Palace.

Niasse could become the first Premier League player to be hit with a retrospective ban for diving following the introduction of the new law at the start of the season.

But the 27-year-old will only be handed a two-match suspension if the panel which convenes to oversee his case unanimously agree that Niasse was guilty of the offence.

Oumar Niasse went down in the Crystal Palace box which Anthony Taylor deemed a penalty
Oumar Niasse went down in the Crystal Palace box which Anthony Taylor deemed a penalty
Crystal Palace defender Scott Dannu00a0said the Senegal international had 'conned the referee'
Crystal Palace defender Scott Dann said the Senegal international had 'conned the referee'

Niasse went down inside the Palace box with referee Anthony Taylor deeming the Senegal international had been fouled by Eagles defender Scott Dann.