Sunderland boss David Moyes will be asked by the Football Association to explain himself after telling a BBC reporter she might "get a slap".
After his side's draw with Burnley on 18 March, Moyes was asked by Vicki Sparks if the presence of owner Ellis Short had put extra pressure on him.
He said "no" but, after the interview, added Sparks "might get a slap even though she is a woman" and told her to be "careful" next time she visited.
Moyes "deeply regrets" the comments.
Meanwhile, in an English Premier League match Sunderland will face Leicester City at 6.45am tomorrow.
Source: BBC Sport
