Manchester United fined for Newcastle and Chelsea incidents

Manchester United have been handed a fine of £82,000 over two separate charges arising from their Premier League games with Newcastle United and Chelsea in October.

The club was charged by FA for failing to control its players on two occasions as they were seen crowding the match officials.

According to a statement from FA on Wednesday, Manchester United admitted to both charges and are now going to pay for the
fines as consequent to the incident.

In the game against Newscastle, United players had fumed against a Christiano Ronaldo’s disallowed goal and had also protested for a penalty in the Chelsea’s game.

“Manchester United has been fined £82,000 in total for breaching FA Rule E20.1 during its Premier League matches against Newcastle United on Sunday 16 October and Chelsea on Saturday 22 October,” read a statement.

“Manchester United admitted that it failed to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion during the 49th minute of the Newcastle United game and the 84th minute of the Chelsea fixture.

“Independent Regulatory Commissions imposed fines of £45,000 and £37,000 for the respective breaches in the Newcastle United and Chelsea matches during separate hearings.

“The Independent Regulatory Commissions’ written reasons for these individual sanctions will be published in due course” the statement said.