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Sports News of Tuesday, 21 January 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

FA charge Manchester United for player conduct during Anfield defeat

Manchester United players protest Van Dijk's foul on De Gea Manchester United players protest Van Dijk's foul on De Gea

The English Football Association, FA, have charged Manchester United for players' lack of conduct during Sunday's Premier League match away to Liverpool.

United's players surrounded referee Craig Pawson midway through the opening period after Virgil Van Dijk challenged David De Gea.

Roberto Firmino subsequently scored, but his goal was chalked off following a VAR review of Van Dijk's clash with the United goalkeeper.

United have until Thursday to respond to the charge.

A statement from the FA read: "Manchester United FC has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E20(a).

"It is alleged that the club failed to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion during the 26th minute of the Premier League fixture against Liverpool FC on Sunday."

Liverpool went on to win the game 2-0. [ITV]