Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has been charged with misconduct by the FA following his anti-Tottenham Hotspur chants during the FA Cup victory parade on Sunday.

The 23-year-old, who came through the Gunners’ youth ranks, took to the microphone to mock the club’s fierce rivals as the players celebrated on a stage outside the Emirates Stadium.

In similar scenes to 12 months ago, Wilshere then proceeded to lead the massed ranks of Arsenal supporters in a chant which included expletives against Spurs, who again finished below their north London neighbours in the Premier League table.

On Monday, Wilshere apologised if his actions had caused any offence and was spoken to by Arsenal staff on the issues. However, the FA has now launched formal disciplinary proceedings.

Wilshere had been warned by the FA following similar comments last year, and it is understood the latest outburst prompted the formal disciplinary action and may well result in a fine.

Wilshere, who is set to join up with England this week for the June internationals, received support from fans, with the chair of the Arsenal Independent Supporters Association claiming the player’s outburst showed that he “totally understands what it is to be an Arsenal supporter”.