Stoke City have announced boss Mark Hughes will not contest a Football Association charge of improper conduct after being sent to the stands during last weekend's 4-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
However, the Potters have expressed concerns about inconsistencies shown by match officials towards managers leaving the technical area.
Hughes was given his marching orders in the 34th minute at the Britannia Stadium for appearing to direct verbal abuse towards fourth official Jon Moss, having been upset by the decision to book winger Marko Arnautovic for diving.
The Welshman admitted after the match he had stepped out of his technical area and "reacted in a forceful manner.