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Everton charged by FA after brawl | Everton charged by FA after brawl |
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Everton have been charged by the Football Association with failing to control their players after an incident in a reserve match against Liverpool. | Everton have been charged by the Football Association with failing to control their players after an incident in a reserve match against Liverpool. |
It relates to a melee involving players from both sides after Liverpool keeper Jerzy Dudek was sent off for his reaction to Victor Anichebe's tackle. | It relates to a melee involving players from both sides after Liverpool keeper Jerzy Dudek was sent off for his reaction to Victor Anichebe's tackle. |
The FA issued the charge after reviewing a video of Everton's 2-1 win. | The FA issued the charge after reviewing a video of Everton's 2-1 win. |
It is understood that Liverpool will be hit with a similar charge within the next 24 hours. | |
"We have been charged with a breach of FA rule E20, which is failure to control our players," said Everton club secretary David Harrison. | "We have been charged with a breach of FA rule E20, which is failure to control our players," said Everton club secretary David Harrison. |
"We have until 1 November to reply and we also have the opportunity to request a personal hearing before the commission, should we wish to do so." | "We have until 1 November to reply and we also have the opportunity to request a personal hearing before the commission, should we wish to do so." |