BREAKING: FA set to punish Chelsea on one condition after red card against Liverpool
According to latest news this afternoon, Chelsea have been charged by the Football Association (FA) for the conduct of Chelsea players during the 1-1 draw against Liverpool on Saturday.
The charge relates to the way the Blues players reacted after Reece James was controversially shown a red card late in the first half of the Premier League match at Anfield.
A statement from the FA read: “Chelsea FC has been charged with two breaches of FA Rule E20.1 following their Premier League fixture against Liverpool FC on Saturday [28/08/21].
“It is alleged that Chelsea FC failed to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion during the 48th minute of the first half and following the half-time whistle.
“Chelsea FC has until Friday [03/09/21] to provide a response to this charge.”