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Topics: Manchester United, Fulham, FA Cup
Ryan Sidle
Manchester United have been charged by the Football Association, due to their actions in the FA Cup quarter final against Fulham.
It looked like United were heading out of the FA Cup last weekend, after Aleksandar Mitrovic had put Marco Silva's team ahead in the second half.
The visitors were in complete control of the game and looked far more likely to make it through to the semi finals, or at very least get to extra time.
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However, the Cottagers completely imploded in the second half against their Premier League rivals, all starting with Willian's handball on the line.
After that, Silva saw red for having a go at referee Chris Kavanagh, as he checked the VAR screen to make sure that Willian had indeed handled it, which was obvious to pretty much everyone.
As Kavanagh returned to the pitch, to show the Brazilian forward his very blatant red, Mitrovic approached him and gave him a little push, whilst shouting and pointing in his face, earning the striker a sending off.
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Players of both sides were then involved in a bit of a melee, other than Luke Shaw and Tete, with the two full backs enjoying a lovely moment.
Despite Fulham picking up three red cards, it's United who have been handed a charge by the FA, with a statement saying, "Manchester United FC has been charged after its players surrounded a match official during the 71st minute of The FA Cup tie against Fulham FC on Sunday 19 March.
"It’s alleged that Manchester United FC failed to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or do not behave in a way which is improper."
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United have until Monday March 27th to respond to the charges, which relate to their players' reactions to the handball, before it was checked.
Silva and Mitrovic were charged by the FA earlier in the week and the governing body are still reviewing the footage and Kavanagh's report to decide what sanctions the forward should face.
They have until 1pm on Tuesday in order to submit a claim to Fulham, with the club then having two days to respond to anything.
Some have claimed that the former Newcastle United player should be given a 10 game ban for the incident, with suggestions he could be banned until next season.
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Harry Maguire actually received praise for his part in the incident, although only be United fans, as they noticed their club captain confronting Issa Diop for messing up the penalty spot.