Newcastle and Arsenal have been charged by the Football Association with failing to control their players in Saturday's Premier League game.
Gunners striker Gervinho was sent off after 76 minutes following an altercation with Joey Barton.
Barton had pulled him up from the floor to accuse him of diving but Gervinho slapped him, leading to a tussle.
Arsenal's Alex Song has also been charged with violent conduct after an earlier incident involving Barton.
Arsenal have already appealed against the red card given to Gervinho which would rule him out of three games - including against Liverpool and Manchester United.
A statement from the FA read: "Newcastle United and Arsenal have been charged by The FA with failing to control their players following Saturday's fixture at St James' Park.
"Both clubs have been charged following a mass confrontation of players following an incident in which Arsenal's Gervinho was also shown a red card in the 75th minute.
"Following Gervinho's dismissal Arsenal have lodged a claim that the standard punishment of a three-match suspension is clearly excessive. A Regulatory Commission will hear the claim on 16 August.
"Meanwhile Arsenal's Alex Song has been charged separately by The FA with violent conduct following an incident earlier in the same fixture.
"Both clubs have until 1600 BST on 18 August to respond to the charge, whilst Song must reply by 1800 on 16 August."
In a statement, Newcastle say they will deny the charges levelled against them.
Barton, meanwhile, received a yellow card for his part in the melee, and as such has already been sanctioned
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