Man United are CHARGED by the FA for failing to control their players in the FA Cup win over Fulham
Manchester United are CHARGED by the FA for failing to control their players during the FA Cup win over Fulham after several United stars surrounded referee Chris Kavanagh when Willian’s handball initially went unpunished.
- Manchester United beat Fulham 3-1 in the FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford
- United were awarded a penalty when Willian touched the line and was sent off
- Initially he went unpunished and several United stars surrounded the referee
The FA charged Manchester United after their players surrounded referee Chris Kavanagh during their 3-1 FA Cup win over Fulham on Sunday.
Erik ten Hag’s side trailed 1-0 in the clash when Jadon Sancho rounded Cottagers goalkeeper Bernd Leno before Willian blocked his shot on the line.
However, the Brazilian had stopped the shot with his hand and Kavanagh originally awarded a corner.
This provoked angry protests from the United players, who pointed out to the referee that it was a clear handball.
After VAR intervened, Kavanagh was advised to re-review the incident and a penalty was awarded along with a straight red card for Willian.
The FA charged Manchester United after they surrounded the referee in their win over Fulham
Fulham winger Willian managed on the line, but Chris Kavanagh had originally conceded a corner.
After a VAR control, Willian was sent off and United received a penalty that scored
Fulham capitulated when boss Marco Silva was sent off for dissent before Aleksandar Mitrovic shoved Kavanagh and was also sacked in a few insane minutes.
However, despite the penalty being awarded and United ultimately winning 3-1 thanks to two goals from Bruno Fernandes and one from Marcel Sabitzer, the initial reaction from various Red Devils stars surrounding Kavanagh has led the club to be charged by the FA. for not being able to control their players.
In a statement they said: ‘Manchester United have been charged after their players surrounded a match official during the 71st minute of their FA Cup tie against Fulham on Sunday 19 March.
“It is alleged that Manchester United failed to ensure that their players behaved in an orderly manner and/or did not behave inappropriately. Manchester United have until Monday, March 27 to respond.
It is the second time United have been charged in this way this season, with a similar incident occurring during a 0-0 draw with Newcastle in October when players protested the decision to disallow a Cristiano Ronaldo goal.
Marco Silva was also sacked by Kavanagh in a disastrous few minutes for the Cottagers
Aleksandar Mitrovic was sent off for pushing the referee and now faces a lengthy ban
United won the FA Cup quarter-final clash 3-1, having lost 1-0 before red cards.
The FA also announced earlier this week that they have charged both Mitrovic and Silva, with the Serb in danger of receiving a lengthy ban.
A statement issued on Monday night read: “Fulham, Marco Silva and Aleksandar Mitrović have been charged following incidents that took place around the 72nd minute of their FA Cup tie against Manchester United on Sunday the 19th. of March”.
‘It is alleged that Marco Silva used abusive and/or insulting words and/or gestures and/or behavior towards the match referee; that he used abusive and/or insulting words towards the fourth official before his dismissal; and that he also used abusive and/or insulting words and/or gestures and/or behavior towards the fourth official after being sent off.
“It is further alleged that by throwing a bottle of water in the direction of the assistant referee, his behavior was inappropriate.”
