Mark Hughes has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association following Stoke's 4-0 defeat to Tottenham at the weekend.
Hughes was sent to the stands by referee Anthony Taylor in the first half of the match, after showing his displeasure at a decision to book winger Marko Arnautovic for diving.
After cautioning Arnautovic, Taylor was called over to send Hughes to the stands for verbal abuse he appeared to direct at fourth official Jon Moss.
'It is alleged that his behaviour in or around the 34th minute of the fixture amounted to improper conduct,' a statement on the FA's website read.