Arsenal and Aston Villa analysts charged by FA after row

Members of Aston Villa and Arsenal's backroom teams have been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association following their behaviour after the Gunners' 4-2 win in February.

It is alleged Villa’s head of performance analysis Victor Manas’ behaviour during the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time was improper and/or violent and that his behaviour in the Villa Park tunnel after the final whistle was improper.

The charges against Arsenal technical analyst coach Miguel Molina are that his behaviour and/or language during the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting and his behaviour in the tunnel after the final whistle was also improper.

Both have until Friday to provide their responses.

Arsenal scored twice in stoppage time and when Jorginho’s shot hit the crossbar and went in off Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez to make it 4-2 there was a fracas in the stand which involved the two analysts.