Manchester United charged by FA over Fulham red card chaos

Manchester United have been charged by the FA for failing to control their players during the chaotic red card moment against Fulham last weekend.

The charge relates to United players surrounding referee Chris Kavanagh as they appealed for a penalty after Willian handled the ball on the line in their FA Cup quarter-final tie.

Fulham were the better side for much of their clash but imploded in a 40-second spell that saw manager Marco Silva, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Willian sent off following the decision to award United a penalty.

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Former Arsenal and Chelsea winger Willian was shown red for his handball on the line to deny Jadon Sancho a goal, Mitrovic was shown red for his furious protests; and Silva was given his marching orders for leaving his technical area during a VAR check.

United players initially went unpunished for their impassioned protests, but have now subsequently been charged for the manner in which they appealed to referee Kavanagh.

An FA statement read: "Manchester United FC has been charged after its players surrounded a match official during the 71st minute of The FA Cup tie against Fulham FC on Sunday 19 March.

"It's alleged that Manchester United FC failed to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or do not behave in a way which is improper. Manchester United FC has until Monday 27 March to respond."

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