Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has admitted a Football Association charge of violent conduct relating to him throwing a missile into the crowd during last Wednesday's Carling Cup tie with Burnley.

Drogba hurled a coin into a section of Clarets supporters following his goal in Chelsea's shock defeat at Stamford Bridge.

The Ivory Coast striker issued an immediate post-match apology but could still face a suspension, while the incident is also being investigated by the police.

Jamie Carragher was handed a three-match ban when he was red-carded for a similar offence in 2002.

The FA has written to both Chelsea and Burnley to request information on a number of missiles allegedly thrown at Chelsea players from the Burnley section.