Joey Barton has admitted a charge of improper conduct for dropping his shorts in front of Everton supporters.

The 24-year-old Manchester City midfielder has requested a personal hearing in front of a Football Association disciplinary commission tomorrow.

The FA said in a statement: "Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton has admitted a charge of improper conduct and/or bringing the game into disrepute and requested a personal hearing.

"The charge related to Barton's conduct following the final whistle of City's match against Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday September 30th.

"A disciplinary commission will hear the case on Tuesday October 10th."

Barton bared his backside twice in a response to taunts from Everton fans.

City had criticised the FA's decision to charge the midfielder because of the context of the offence, and stressed that Barton has apologised to anyone he may have upset.

Club spokesman Paul Tyrrell said at the weekend: "The player accepts that some elements of his behaviour following the game with Everton were ill advised and he apologises to anybody who may have felt offended.

"He has been reminded of his responsibilities as a custodian of this football club but we do not believe his actions warrant any further investigation.

"We believe the FA should have taken into account the context of the incident and noted he behaved without any malice, and in a light-hearted manner."