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FA charges Man United & Crystal Palace after Antony shoved off pitch & Casemiro grabbed Will Hughes’ neck.
Manchester United and Crystal Palace have been charged by the FA following a mass confrontation between their players on February 4th.
The Football Association has stated that both teams have been penalised for the widespread altercation that occurred during Manchester United’s 2-1 Premier League victory against Crystal Palace. Casemiro was sent off from the match for grabbing Will Hughes by the throat.
Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, criticized the decision to dismiss the Brazilian midfielder and said that referee Andre Marriner singled out the player.
In addition to serving a three-game suspension for aggressive behaviour, Casemiro was forced to miss the Red Devils’ 2-2 tie with Leeds.
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Casemiro’s absence hurt a midfield that appeared disjointed with rookie duo Fred and Marcel Sabitzer.
The Brazilian will also miss Leicester City’s visit and United’s weekend trip to Elland Road.
“Manchester United FC and Crystal Palace FC have been charged following a mass confrontation between their players in the 67th minute of the Premier League fixture on Saturday 4 February 2023,” read an FA statement.
“It’s alleged that both clubs failed to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour, and it’s also alleged that Manchester United FC failed to ensure its players refrained from violent behaviour. Manchester United and Crystal Palace FC have until Monday 13 February to respond.”
On Saturday, Crystal Palace will play host to Brighton in the Premier League, while on Sunday, Manchester United will play at Elland Road against Leeds United.