Lightning struck twice as the FA again accused Manchester United of failing to control their players. The most recent charge relates to Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
Casemiro sent a message to those who doubted his pedigree with the 94th-minute equalizer. However, earlier in the game, Chelsea were awarded a penalty for Scott McTominay’s foul on Armando Broja. McTominay brought down Broja in full view of the referees, including VAR.
Jorginho converted, but not before the United players erupted in protest.
Referee Stuart Atwell’s aggressive environment culminated in the Red Devils’ second FA charge in less than a week (via The Daily Mail).
The FA issued this statement on Wednesday: ‘Manchester United FC have been charged with breaching FA rule E20.1 following their match against Chelsea FC on Saturday 22nd October 2022 in the Premier League.
“Manchester United allegedly failed to ensure their players behaved in an orderly manner in the 84th minute, and the club has until Friday 28 October 2022 to respond.”
the first offense
Eight days before the latest accusation, the FA booked Erik ten Hag’s team for the same behavior in the 0-0 draw against the Magpies.
The FA accused Manchester United of failing to control their players in the 49th minute. Ten Hag’s men surrounded referee Craig Pawson, questioning the decision to disallow Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal.
Erik ten Hag supports his team
The Red Devils boss defended his team’s response to the Newcastle game, saying: “I don’t think it was too strong. He wasn’t very aggressive, but I don’t know what exactly was going on on the pitch; He was too far away. I saw it on the video.”
He then went on to express empathy for his players: “It’s quite normal for you to ask why at this point. It was a curious incident. My opinion is that you quickly have to accept the referee’s decision; there is VAR; you accept and move on.
The governing body has given United until Friday to issue a response on Chelsea’s charge.
The club (and Erik ten Hag) will want to avoid another incident. United’s season has already been wrapped in its fair share of drama.
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